An Albariño from the Mangatahi Terraces area of Hawke’s Bay. A pale lemon-green in the glass. Scented with white peach, lemon peel, fennel, pepper and elderflower on the nose. That crisp, saline acidity that is key in Albariño sits at the front of the palate here. Crushed shell minerality and a flutter of phenolics add interest to the bright fruit. The palate has a swaddle of texture, turning quite weighty and full as you go. The finish is both juicy and silken, with excellent length. 93pts
Swift Albariño 2023
