La Marea
Kristy Vineyard Albariño
Monterey County, Central Coast, California, USA
2019 vintage. Very melon-y and round. Musk melon, green pear, unripe peach, white rocks, seemingly a little weight added from either lees or minor skin contact. Very good quality, but a little steep for California obscurae.
2019 vintage. Very melon-y and round. Musk melon, green pear, unripe peach, white rocks, seemingly a little weight added from either lees or minor skin contact. Very good quality, but a little steep for California obscurae.
Dec 18th, 2020
Cal-barino is one of the best values in the wine world right now. I think Ian Brand probably makes the best.
Cal-barino is one of the best values in the wine world right now. I think Ian Brand probably makes the best.
Jun 22nd, 2019
Lime pith, ripe pear notes on the exuberant nose.... but the weight on the palate is impressive. Textured, waxy, lively acidity and a long almost saline finish. This is a food wine that can hold its own with Asian or Mediterranean cuisine and slice through the richness and complexity to make its own statement. An impressive introduction to Ian Brand and a stunning value. Kudos!
Lime pith, ripe pear notes on the exuberant nose.... but the weight on the palate is impressive. Textured, waxy, lively acidity and a long almost saline finish. This is a food wine that can hold its own with Asian or Mediterranean cuisine and slice through the richness and complexity to make its own statement. An impressive introduction to Ian Brand and a stunning value. Kudos!
1 person found it helpfulMar 24th, 2019
To date, this has been the best Albarino that I have had from Monterey. Highly recommended.
To date, this has been the best Albarino that I have had from Monterey. Highly recommended.
Sep 28th, 2019
Zesty, viscous, white fruit blossoms. Brûlée finish.
Zesty, viscous, white fruit blossoms. Brûlée finish.
Sep 21st, 2019
Waxy. Line. Grapefruit. Yum. Nice on a hot day.
Waxy. Line. Grapefruit. Yum. Nice on a hot day.
Aug 10th, 2019
Tight acidity, lime, green papaya. With tilapia en papillote, asparagus, tomato-pineapple soy medley, and charred miso-honey potatoes.
Tight acidity, lime, green papaya. With tilapia en papillote, asparagus, tomato-pineapple soy medley, and charred miso-honey potatoes.
Jul 3rd, 2019
