Bokisch Albariño

Albariño is an aromatic, fruity, dry white wine. It is a thick-skinned, low yielding Spanish variety which was brought to North Western Spain in 1185 by Cistercian monks from the Rhine. One theory for its name is that it was called “the Rhine white” (Alba-white and Riño-Rhine). Our tasting notes reveal delicate hints of tropical fruit, pear, apricot and citrus rind. Our Albariño, grown near the Mokelumne River on the eastern side of Lodi, is hand harvested and stainless steel fermented to promote its fruity, tropical flavors.

A small batch of this lime-tinted wine is also barrel-aged to give an unctuous, luscious mouth feel to the final blend. Delicate aromas of pear and citrus rind reward the palate with vivid, crisp acidity and a full-bodied, lingering finish. This wine pairs wonderfully with seafood, poultry and traditional Spanish dishes such as paella and tapas.       

Scores: Albariño 2003
89 points-Robert Parker“…just what an Albariño should be. It is hard to believe how good this wine is.”
Silver Medal-San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

2004 Vintage Production: 225 cases
2005 Production: 343 cases