Drop Out Albarino 2015

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Winery Tasting Notes: The nose on this wine is aromatic with notes of apricots, peach, and hints of almond paste – reminiscent of a Viognier. On the palate the wine walks a fine line between fruit and its tartness, a perfect balance.

Blend: 100%  Albarino
Alcohol Level: 12.5%
Winemaker Name: Jonathan Keyes
Cases Produced: 420
Maturity: Drink now –  2020
Pairings: Shellfish, sole veronique, semi-soft cheese

Fun Facts: After studying chemistry at UC Santa Barbara, winemaker Jonathan Keyes dropped out of college to take his first winery job with California’s ultimate boutique winery, Sine Qua Non. He then traveled to Australia, honing in his winemaking skills down under with Two Hands Winery in the Barossa Valley. He then returned to assume the position of Cellar Master at Napa Valley’s Outpost Wines, under the guidance of winemaker Thomas Brown.

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