La Val Orballo Rías Baixas Albariño (140cl) 2023 vs Wakefield Jaraman Chardonnay 2022
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| Availability | In stock | Out of stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £17.99 | — |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | — |
| Producer | Orballo | Wakefield |
| Style | White | White |
| Grape | Albariño | Chardonnay |
| Region | Rias Baixas | — |
| Country | — | Australia |
| Size | 1400ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy | No current tracked offers |
La Val Orballo Rías Baixas Albariño (140cl) 2023
Orballo Albariño is a vibrant and expressive white wine from the O Rosal subregion of Rías Baixas in northwestern Spain. Bursting with citrus, white fruit and floral aromas, complemented by subtle saline and mineral notes, this wine reflects the unique coastal terroir where Atlantic influences and careful vineyard management produce fresh, aromatic whites of remarkable precision. Why You'll Love It This is Rías Baixas Albariño at its finest—fresh, aromatic, and beautifully balanced. Crafted exclusively from estate-grown grapes in the O Rosal subregion, Orballo showcases the distinctive coastal character of this celebrated Spanish white wine region. The wine is aged for six months on lees in stainless steel, six months in concrete egg, and six months in ceramic tanks to enhance texture and complexity, resulting in a wine with exceptional depth and minerality. Vineyard & Production Grapes are grown in the estate's own vineyards in O Rosal, planted on well-drained soils that benefit from cooling Atlantic breezes. Meticulous vineyard management ensures optimal ripeness and aromatic intensity. Hand-harvested in 20 kg cases, grapes undergo a 6-hour cold maceration at 10°C, followed by gentle pressing. Fermentation occurs naturally in 5,000-litre stainless steel tanks over 2–3 weeks at 16°C. The wine is then aged for six months on its lees in stainless steel, six months in concrete egg, and six months in ceramic tanks. Tasting Notes This fresh and aromatic Albariño opens with notes of citrus, pear and apricot, layered with delicate floral and saline nuances. The palate is medium-bodied and fruit-driven, showing flavours of pear and apricot with vibrant acidity. The finish is long, crisp and mineral-driven with a distinctive saline character. Perfect Pairings A versatile food wine, perfect with seafood, grilled fish, fresh cheeses, foie gras, chicken, rice dishes, or pasta. Serve chilled at 12°C. Also excellent with shellfish and coastal cuisine. The Blend 100% Albariño
Wakefield Jaraman Chardonnay 2022
' The Taylor family of Wakefield Wines have been crafting fine Australian wine for five decades and over three generations. They are proud members of Australia's First Families of Wine - an organistion that has a combined 1,250 years of unrivalled heritage and iconic wines from families that have shaped Australia's winemaking history. When the Taylor family established their wine business back in 1969, they decided to create a proper 'old world' style estate in the Clare Valley. That's where the name 'Estate' comes from. The Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz were the very first wines released and are the heart and soul of the business. In the language of wine, an estate means that the vineyards and winery are in the same location. The inspiration for this came from the great producers of Bordeaux and in particular Chateau Mouton Rothschild who famously were the first to also bottle their wines on the estate. This approach of having ultimate control over the vineyards, winery and even bottling of the wines appealed to the Taylor family. These days the wines are still crafted and bottled on the estate although not all of the fruit is grown there. This is mainly because of the popularity of the wines, but occasionally fruit from other areas is of a higher quality, as is the case for the Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc. It's this commitment to the way our wines are crafted that has earned the Taylors an enviable reputation and contributed to their continued success. Wakefield Wines have consistently won awards around the world for the quality of the wines for almost half a century. Region belnd: Adelaide Hills (58%) Clare Valley (42%) Jaraman Chardonnay 2022 oak maturation: American oak was employed for its ability to deliver robust characters. After maturing in oak for a period of 10 months, the wine was blended, filtered and bottled. Cellaring notes: Crafted for immediate enjoyment but will cellar over a medium term under ideal conditions. '
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