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Left Field Albariño, Gisborne

Albariño ripens well in the warmth and sunshine of the Gisbourne region of New Zealand's North Island. Grapes are hand-harvested from the Brian Tietjin and Bushmere vineyards and whole bunch pressed prior to a fermentation, 90% as clear juice in stainless steel and 10% with indigenous yeast in seasoned oak puncheons. The nose shows aromas of citrus flowers, melon and peach, the palate shows some richness and weight and is backed by stone fruit and lime on the finish.

Product code: 29080

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Left Field Albariño, Gisborne

Details

Type: White
Country: New Zealand
Region: Hawke's Bay
Vintage: 2017/2018
Producer: Te Awa
Primary grape: Albariño
Bottle size: 75cl
List price: £12.65
Code: 29080
Awards:
- BRONZE (2017) INTERNATIONAL WINE CHALLENGE 2018
- SILVER (2016) DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS 2017
- SILVER (2018) INTERNATIONAL WINE CHALLENGE 2019

The Product and Allergen information provided has been supplied by the Producer/Manufacturer of the products. Matthew Clark gives no warranty or reliance as to the accuracy of the information and anyone relying upon and/or using the information should satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of such information.

Expression

Zesty, herbaceous or aromatic whites

High-acid cheeses such as goats’ or sheeps’ cheese e.g. crottin de Chavignol, pecorino. Lightly smoked cheese
Calamari, cerviche. Delicate white fish e.g. sole. Fried with chips, kedgeree, mackerel, shellfish, smoked trout
Anise, bay leaf, caraway, chervil, coriander, dill, ginger, lemongrass, mint, oregano, parsley, tarragon
Steamed, braised chicken, pork, veal
Light creamy herb, fishbased sauces, olive oil or light cream e.g. clam sauce. Apple with less-dry wines, tartare sauce
Good with Thai dishes (less sweet) and moderately spiced fish and shellfish dishes e.g. fish or chicken tagine, harissa
Asparagus, avocado, goat’s cheese, smoked-fish salads. Olives, peas, spinach, vegetarian quiches

About the Wine

This white wine is made by Te Awa in Gisborne. Zesty and aromatic with a soft, ripe fruit an ideal partner for flavoursome seafood dishes. It is created with mosty Albariño grapes. Supplied by Hatch Mansfield.

Albariño

Ahl-ba-REE-n’yo

A crisp, refreshing white mostly found growing in cooler areas close to the sea where it can attain briny flavours. Its heartlands is in Galacia, Spain's rain- sodden north-west, and Portugal's Vinho Verde region, where it's known as Alvarinho and Cainho Branco.

Flavours:

Grapefruit
Lime
Minerals
Peach
Saline

Left Field wines are the birthplace of the unexpected, the weird and wonderful. Taking a whimsical approach to exploration, creativity and imagination. The range includes Albariño fast becoming a favourite. Its delicate aromatic notes of citrus, melon and white flower duel with the underlying briny character so distinct to this variety. Refreshing and crisp, enough yet with enough texture and weight to tempt Chardonnay devotees, could Albariño be the perfect white grape?’

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The Country

New Zealand

The islands here stretch nearly 1,000 miles north to south, and the climate varies from subtropical in Auckland, to positively perishing in the south. 2018 will be remembered by many wineries in here as a year for the record books.

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