Described as ‘an amber wine’ by the maker – Amy Farnsworth – (see interview here > https://winefolio.co.nz/?p=9433). Using fruit from the Two Terraces vineyard in Hawke’s Bay, and – note – made separately from an ‘Amphora Albarino’ that is also in the range this year – this has a distinct skin-contact “orange” personality. An opaque copper colour in the glass. Vibrantly perfumed, with apricot, satsuma peel, kumquat, peach, marmalade and grapefruit aromas. Tight, with a youthful energy and zesty acidity. A prickle of fruit tannin drags across the tongue. Deepening further into the palate, with root beer, toffee and crushed herbs all popping their heads into view. Crisp, pithy and characterful, this was even better eaten with some oysters on the table. More of this please. 94pts
Amoise Albarino 2023
