Festival of Albarino

06/22/2018

This years event was a huge success and the w**es were outstanding!
Food fun and education over 2 days
Seminar, Dinner, Party and a Grand Tasting

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Clavo Cellars W**eryBaileyana W**ery Kaena W**es Vina Robles Vineyards & W**ery Longoria W**es Bodega de EdgarMetrick W**esVino Vargas W**e Opolo VineyardsPear Valley Estate W**esDerby W**e EstatesTooth & Nail W**eryKaleidos W**eShale Oak W**eryKaena W**esBushong Vintage CompanyRava W**esVino Vargas W**eVina Robles Vineyards & W**eryBroken Earth W**ery, LLCLaZarre W**e CompanyDiablo PasoMonochrome W**esBarr Estate W**eryBodegas Paso Robles W**eryTangent W**es Brecon Estate

Summer’s on and albariño is here for white w**e aficionados. This crisp, aromatic grape of this Spanish variety fast gaining momentum in California.

06/17/2018

Albariño Seminar start to finish perfection!
San Luis Obispo county rocks!

06/15/2018

Encanto performs tomorrow at CaliPaso W**ery for the Festival of Albarino!
Entertaining us with their own eclectic style of acoustic Spanish guitar playing and they call it Nuevo Flamenco.

Their Nuevo Flamenco style combines the traditional flavor of the Spanish Guitar with a mix of Pop, Jazz and Latin styles, making it upbeat--very much like the styles of Ottmar Liebert, Gypsy Kings and Marc Antoine.

Come and join us for an afternoon/evening of wonderful entertainment amazing food and tantalizing Albarino!

06/14/2018

Giveaway time!

Have a guess to the total number of Albarino Vines planted in the United States and win tickets to our Seminar and Grand Tasting This weekend!!

Wow Us!

06/10/2018

Shale Oak 2015 Albarino

With a keen eye on sustainability in every facet of our business, we grow and make best-quality blends and single varietals in limited quantities. We exist as cohesively as possible with the forces of nature on the west side of Paso Robles, in the heart of the Central Coast of California.

CONCEPT
Adhering to the belief that form follows function, Shale Oak was built by a carefully crafted team. While each
individual is a strong expert in her/his respective field, the group synergistically came together to plan, plant and build a vineyard, w**ery and tasting room that would have next to zero impact on the surrounding environment. The project was awarded Gold LEED Certification upon completion.

TASTING NOTES
This Albariño is bright and shiny, with tropical aromas of pineapple, honeysuckle, jasmine, lemon and pink grapefruit. The somewhat exotic nose comes through on the palate, with highlights of coconut and grapefruit. There is a decidedly crisp minerality character; nicely juxtaposed by a creamy texture derived from the time spent in neutral French oak barrels.

06/05/2018

2016 Stasis Albarino

100% Albarino

Label Story: Lush in texture, prime fruit ripeness, a touch of minerality, all balanced in both weight and acidity. Original engraving by John Boydell, 1786, depicting Romeo joining Juliet in eternity

Rabble W**e Company

06/04/2018

Tangent 2016 Stone Egg Albarino!..takes some of the best flavors from our Estate Albarino - peach, apricot, and fresh mandarin orange. The concrete egg fermentation creates a w**e that is full, and expressive with a beautiful rich mouth feel.

06/01/2018

Longoria
2017 ALBARIÑO
Santa Ynez Valley – Clover Creek Vineyard

Inspiration

I discovered Albariño during a family vacation to Spain in the mid-1990s and fell in love with its exotic flavors and refreshing acidity. I was inspired to produce a w**e from this varietal and in the early 2000s had the wonderful opportunity to have a small plot of Albariño planted at Clover Creek Vineyard. Our first vintage was in 2004.

The W**e

The w**e has a medium straw gold color. The complex aromas are of flower blossoms and tropical fruit with a hint of toasted cashew nuts in the background. On the palate the flavor is reminiscent of apricots along with a lovely saline character in the finish. The w**e’s great acidity, which is a hallmark of classic Albariño, gives the w**e a clean, crisp and lingering finish.

Food Pairings

This w**e will pair well with a wide variety of seafood including oysters, crab and traditional Pulpo Gallego - octopus with olive oil and paprika.
Rick Longoria, W**emaker April 1, 2018

05/31/2018

Clavo Cellars 2016 Albariño
Alc 13%
Golden Straw hued tears gently travels down the side of the glass. The honey and peach on the nose is reminiscent of a fresh spring day. The soft minerality is a nice balance to the florals. This has brightness, acidity and balance in the mouth. The creamy finish allows you to enjoy even longer. Spanish varietal from Rias Baixas

Excite the taste buds at the Grand Tasting!
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