Fjord Vineyards, Albariño, Hudson River, New York State2019

From an experimental plot planted in 2013, showing how well Albariño fares beyond Galicia and Northern Portugal. It has certainly found a proper home in the Hudson Valley's Fjord Vineyards, gaining complexity during the region's long growing season while resisting the harsh winters. All hand-harvested and cold soaked for 4 hours prior to fermentation embracing the phenolic potential of Albariño's thick skins. Amazing texture and a good mineral backbone supporting the richness of orchard and rip citrus fruit. A great food wine that will pair amazingly with seared tuna, aged cheeses or even some pork belly - it certainly has the acidity and bite for it! At once rich and energetic.