Nose
Aromatic as ever, it veritably jumps from the glass with hints of Sauvignon Blanc and day lily blossom (that edible flower).
Palate
Bowl you over with a feather kind of wine. Most folks just never see it coming, it even knocks those “red wine only” aficionados off their lofty perch! This is the pure expression of the vineyards that started Brecon on its wildly successful Albariño ride.
Being varietally true it's all citreen, with crisp fresh limes dominating the palate. It is so refreshing, yet the finish is surprisingly rich with a softness and biscuity toastiness reminiscent of a classic champagne.
Growing Conditions
100% 2023 Albarino Slo Coast. Proprietary blend of three vineyards: Jack Ranch, Spanish Springs, and Paragon.
Arguably, the best European Albariño’s are grown close to the coast in their native Spain and Portugal. Likewise, Brecon’s is a mere stone's throw (by trebuchet) from one of the Central Coast’s most renowned beaches. These vineyards all have a uniquely intense flavor profile. One could speculate that this derives from the seemingly endless growing season since the marine fogs cool the grapes daily. The soils are pretty damn interesting too. More importantly, it's close enough to the ocean to catch a few waves during your lunch break.
Bottling
3/1/2024
Winemaking
The vineyard's location naturally moves it more towards the richer U.S. palate than expressions seen in its Portuguese or Spanish roots. Albariño is one of the crisper aromatic varieties. We do all we can to capture these aromatics with long, slow, almost icy cold ferments. Our yeast choice is vital and the light, fluffy lees component is fermented and matured in 75-gallon stainless barrels. This enables us to stir these lees biweekly, giving a rich, toasty, shortbread-like blending component that further complements the mouthwatering acidity.