Redmetal Block Five Albarino 2017

Description

Stonefruit and citrus on the nose, followed by a rounded palate with a hint of dried herb and a long, clean finish. One that will cellar comfortably for 3-5 years.

Cane pruned VSP trellis cropped at  3.0 kg/vine. Trimmed and fruit zone leaf plucked. Hand harvested at 22.1 Brix. Whole bunch pressed prior to a cool fermentation in stainless steel. Matured “sur lie” for 5 months.

The vineyard is situated at the south western edge of the Heretaunga Plains, in the acclaimed Bridge Pa Triangle sub-region of Hawkes Bay, 10 minutes drive from the city of Hastings.

The name Redmetal is derived from the local description of the soil type - a thin layer of silt loam over river deposited gravels with a distinct reddish hue. Drainage is rapid and the soils warm up early, providing a long growing season which is ideal for the production of high quality red wine grapes. Low yielding vines with well exposed fruit are crucial for high quality, and we use spur pruning, extensive leaf plucking and bunch thinning to achieve that end. Climate, soil and vineyard management develop a synergy (the French notion of terroir) that finds its expression in the intensely coloured and richly flavoured red wines created here.

Food Pairing: A great aperitif or paired with seafood.