The latest vintage of our award-winning Spanish varietal, Albariño.

Vintage.

The 2025 vintage was shaped by a heavily cropped growing conditions and attentive vineyard management. A season any grower would be proud of, with an abundant harvest. The
season delivered clean, well-ripened fruit across the region, with an early harvest that flowed smoothly and lower alcohols. Quality fruit integrity and even ripening were maintained throughout, resulting in well‑structured grapes with depth, clarity, and regional character.

Vineyard.

Our Albariño is grown on well-drained sandy alluvial loam soils located in the heart of Hunter Valley wine country. The Main Flat Block of Albariño is a North-South aligned vineyard that benefits from warm days and high airflow which results in this site consistently producing the best possible expression of Albariño. This variety typically yields relatively low, therefore unique "Harbour Bridge" pruning is necessary to maximise fruit yield and concentration. Canopy thinning prior to harvest is conducted due to vegetative growth induced by this pruning technique.

Winemaking.

Pre-canopy thinning is a priority with Albariño, the fruit was then machine harvested and in essence - treated like Hunter Semillon to promote true fruit expression with minimal winemaking artefact. Non-saccoromyces fermentation was promoted for the first few days before cross inoculation of multiple batch ferments. The wine was then assembled and left on gross lees until being prepped for bottle.

Tasting Note.

Ripe citrus is harmonised by an array of freshly picked herbs and subtle lychee to create an alluring aromatic lift, but it’s the palate that stirs desire. Textural beyond words, be it the luscious balance and chalky mid palate from the delicate dissolved residual CO2 from fermentation, or the variety and soils combining impact of salinity and drive. One glass will have you craving for more.