2024 Coyote Canyon Vineyard Albariño | 90+pts

This 2024 Albarino is part of Lightning Rock's 'Cross Border Collection' that resulted from the deep freeze which destroyed much of BC's 2024 grape crop. Lightning Rock winemaker Sebastien Hotte supervised the grape growing season himself in the Horse Heaven Hills appellation of Washington State and brought back the grapes to Summerland to process with his usual team. Fermented on it's lees, 30% in stainless and 70% in concrete for six month, this wine was bottled unfined and unfiltered. A restrained and precise style of Albarino, with great acidity, freshness and precision. On the nose: zesty lime, pear, yellow apple, and passionfruit. The palate has great texture and mirrors the nose, leading to a nice long finish. When you think this wine is over, it just keeps going, which is impressive.