Aronui, Single Vineyard Albariño, Moutere Hills, 2016

90
Tasted by: Tina Gellie
(at County Hall, London, 15 Jan 2018)
Drinking Window: 2018 - 2020
Aronui is a Maori wine brand whose mythological name means 'the pursuit of knowledge in arts and the land'. This is only the second vintage of this Albariño from the young Whenua Matua vineyard in Upper Moutere. It shows good varietal character on the nose and palate with a saline, citrussy edge and juicy, creamy exotic fruit. Firm, balancing acidity keeps it nice and fresh.
Aronui, Single Vineyard Albariño, Upper Moutere 2016
Producer
Aronui
Brand
Single Vineyard Albariño
Vintage
2016
Wine Type
Still
Colour
White
Country
New Zealand
Region
Nelson
Appellation
Moutere Hills
Sweetness
Dry
Alcohol
13.50%
Body
Light
Oak
Unoaked