{"title":"Albarino","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlbarino is best known as the signature white of Rias Baixas in northwest Spain, where its thick skins and naturally high acidity evolved to handle the region's damp, Atlantic-influenced climate. The same grape crosses the border into Portugal under the name Alvarinho, where it forms the backbone of the best Vinho Verde. It has since found an enthusiastic following well beyond Iberia, and New Zealand producers, particularly in Marlborough, Hawke's Bay, and Nelson, have taken to it for much the same reason Sauvignon Blanc thrives here: naturally high acidity and a knack for handling cooler, maritime conditions. For Spain's wider range, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spanish-wine\"\u003eSpanish Wine\u003c\/a\u003e is worth a look, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/portuguese-wine\"\u003ePortuguese Wine\u003c\/a\u003e covers Vinho Verde and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"wairau-river-reserve-albarino","title":"Wairau River Reserve Albarino 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWairau River Reserve Albariño\u003c\/strong\u003e brings a bright, coastal feel to Marlborough wine, combining citrus blossom, green apple, grapefruit and white peach with a refreshing mineral edge. It is dry and medium-bodied, with enough time on light lees to add gentle weight without muting the variety's lively acidity. Sourced from the Rose family's riverside Angler Vineyard, this is an appealing alternative for Sauvignon Blanc drinkers keen to explore something different. Serve it well chilled with pan-fried fish, seafood paella or spicy Asian dishes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe fruit is sourced exclusively from the Angler Vineyard on the banks of the Wairau River, with selected bunches hand harvested. The wine shows elegant floral aromas alongside green apple, grapefruit and white peach. Light lees contact provides additional palate weight, while fine mineral acidity keeps the finish vibrant and refreshing. It is dry, unoaked, certified sustainable and suitable for vegans.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the experts say:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCuisine Magazine, 4 Stars (2025)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003e“Aromatic on the nose with lots of lemon, grapefruit and peach that are lifted and fresh. The palate is deep and well rounded with the sweetness present balanced by both the bright acid and the briney salinity on the finish.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Federal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53182014652783,"sku":"100220","price":191.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/2252\/6319\/files\/WairauRiverReserveAlbarino2025.jpg?v=1785896893"},{"product_id":"sheild-albarino","title":"Sheild Albarino 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHEiLD Albariño\u003c\/strong\u003e is a vivid, textural Nelson white from a small planting in the sheltered Upper Moutere hills. Lime, white peach and floral notes meet brisk acidity, gentle salinity and subtle beeswax richness, giving the wine both immediate refreshment and enough weight to feel substantial. A small barrel-fermented component and time on fine lees add breadth without softening its energetic character. This is an excellent choice for Sauvignon Blanc drinkers looking for something different, or anyone drawn to crisp, mineral whites. Serve well chilled with oysters, fresh fish, prawns, ceviche or crunchy summer salads.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe fruit came from nine-year-old Albariño vines at the Whenua Matua vineyard, planted at 100 metres in Moutere clay-bound gravels. Harvested on 26 March 2024, it received skin contact while being transported to the winery, then was destemmed, lightly crushed and carefully pressed. The clarified free-run juice fermented in stainless steel using a yeast normally selected for Riesling, while the pressings underwent wild fermentation and malolactic fermentation in a seasoned Rousseau hogshead. The tank portion retained a little residual sugar to balance the variety's sharp acidity, then spent six months on fine lees before blending with the 8% barrel component. Lemon in colour, it shows lime, honeysuckle and beeswax, with brisk acidity, layered texture and a gently saline finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the experts say:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCameron Douglas MS, 93\/100, Excellent (2024 Vintage)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Mineral and fresh, steely and urgent.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCuisine, 4 Stars (2024 Vintage)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The palate is bracing and alive with good concentration of flavour and plenty of taut acidity which gives the wine lots of drive and persistence.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Blanc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53182020256111,"sku":"100386","price":143.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/2252\/6319\/files\/SheildAlbarino.jpg?v=1785207041"},{"product_id":"nautilus-estate-albarino","title":"Nautilus Estate Albarino 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNautilus Estate Albariño\u003c\/strong\u003e brings Spain’s great coastal white grape into a very comfortable Marlborough setting. White peach, mandarin zest and juicy stone fruit meet a subtle sea-spray character, with fine texture and bright acidity driving a long, salty finish. It is dry, energetic and refreshingly different, while still carrying the precision and food-friendly polish Nautilus has built its reputation on since 1985. A particularly smart bottle to have chilled for fresh seafood, scallops, fish tacos or anything involving plenty of citrus and herbs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit receives a short period of skin contact before pressing, helping build flavour and texture. The clarified juice is then cool fermented in stainless steel using an aromatic yeast, followed by a brief period resting on yeast lees before bottling. Fragrant white peach, mandarin zest and a hint of sea spray lead into juicy stone-fruit flavours, fine texture and a touch of salinity, with crisp acidity carrying the wine through a long, zesty finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the experts say:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCameron Douglas MS, 93\/100 \u0026amp; Excellent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“A delicious wine, varietal and nicely intense with aromas of peach and citrus peel, there’s a mineral quality with a sandy stony suggestion.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCuisine, 4 Stars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Well balanced and lengthy with a crisp finish.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Negociants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53214576050543,"sku":"100925","price":179.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/2252\/6319\/files\/NautilusEstateAlbarino.jpg?v=1784675876"}],"url":"https:\/\/stolencellar.co.nz\/collections\/albarino.oembed","provider":"Stolen Cellar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}