2023 Albariño

Summer in a glass! Zesty lemon, grapefruit, and nectarines followed by a sea spray of minerality. Pair with anything from the sea or a delicious panzanella!

Vista Luna Vineyards is nestled within the gently rolling hills of Borden Ranch, located at the eastern extreme of Lodi. This vineyard is defined by its 450,000 year-old soils that hug the Sierra Nevada foothills. These volcanic, ancient, cobbly soils help to concentrate and define the aromatic profile and structure of the resultant wines. The vineyard also benefits from the Delta breezes that serve to cool the landscape at night, allowing the vines to retain their high, natural acidity. Each block is organically farmed, with an eye to improving soil health and ecosystem diversity. 

Region: Lodi
Appellation: Borden Ranch AVA
Vineyard: Vista Luna Vineyard
Grapes: 100% Albariño
Farming: CCOF Certified organic
Age of vines: planted in 2006
Soil type: Volcanic Gravelly Clay Loam
Maceration & fermentation: The grapes were hand-harvested, whole cluster pressed after a 24 hour cold soak. The lot was fermented in stainless steel tanks and racked into flextank after completing Malolactic fermentation. 15ppm sulfur at bottling.
Finishing: no fining or filtering