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Kristy Vineyard Albariño

9.123 ratings
9.113 pro ratings
Monterey County, Central Coast, California, USA
Albariño
Shellfish
Top Notes For
Christine Havens

Produced by Ian Brand from the Kristy Vineyard in Monterey County. The label notes the soil type as fractured sediment from ancient sea bed. At a respectable 13% alcohol, it's surprisingly lean for a California white, with notes of white flowers and wet shell. Lovely zingy acidity, followed by star fruit, lime zest and a touch of salinity on the finish. Great texture and length!

Produced by Ian Brand from the Kristy Vineyard in Monterey County. The label notes the soil type as fractured sediment from ancient sea bed. At a respectable 13% alcohol, it's surprisingly lean for a California white, with notes of white flowers and wet shell. Lovely zingy acidity, followed by star fruit, lime zest and a touch of salinity on the finish. Great texture and length!

1 person found it helpfulJun 14th, 2014
Alex Lallos

Owner No Limit Fine Wines, Private Wine Consultant

9.1

Nice on Ian!

Nice on Ian!

Jan 6th, 2015
John Bradford

Actually, Ian Brand makes this stunning Albariño, not Chular Canyon.

Actually, Ian Brand makes this stunning Albariño, not Chular Canyon.

May 22nd, 2014
John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.1

Excellent Monterey Albariño. Citrus, pear, slate, even wet stony minerality on the nose. As good an Albariño from the states as I have ever had. Good job Ian Brand!

Excellent Monterey Albariño. Citrus, pear, slate, even wet stony minerality on the nose. As good an Albariño from the states as I have ever had. Good job Ian Brand!

Apr 13th, 2014
Andrew Chen

Delicious, Cali Albariño from the Central Coast. Killing it, got to be the limestone. ;)

Delicious, Cali Albariño from the Central Coast. Killing it, got to be the limestone. ;)

Mar 28th, 2014
Seth Liebman

Wine Director/Sommelier

9.5

Super yummy!!

Super yummy!!

Feb 12th, 2014
Chris Laughlin

Crisp, dry; needs food.

Crisp, dry; needs food.

Sep 13th, 2014
Lauren Grau

So crisp!

So crisp!

Aug 22nd, 2014
Richie Mello

Elegant aromas of Citrus, and Oyster shells. Damn good Albariño.

Elegant aromas of Citrus, and Oyster shells. Damn good Albariño.

Aug 18th, 2014
David Bourke

Good wine should always come with a good label.

Good wine should always come with a good label.

May 14th, 2014