A fine accompaniment to seafood risotto, ceviche, fish tacos and shellfish.

This wine shows why the Forrest Southern Valleys vineyards are so special. Showing all the traditional Albariño elements, plus that extra fruit lift of New Zealand to keep it interesting. Vibrant acidity, white peach, winter cole pear, apricots and quince, with an orange zest undertone. It's full and textural, yet refreshing and nicely balanced, with drying minerality to finish.

They've planted it in their hottest site, the Southern Valleys vineyard, with ancient complex soils with a touch of clay. Terroir, they already know, which is fantastic for giving wines incredible aromatic intensity and textural complexity.

The grapes were machine harvested in the cool of the morning, cold settled and cool fermented in stainless steel tanks before blending and finishing for bottling in spring.

"Pretty intense and pure nose with oyster shell minerality, sliced pears and nectarines. On the palate, it is full-bodied with a generous, honeyed character to the tart fruit. Mouthwatering finish. Drink now. Vegan. Sustainable. Screw cap."
88 points.
(James Suckling, November 2022)