Marimar Estate Albariño
WHY WE LOVE IT
- The Don Miguel Vineyard, Named after the late patriarch of the Torres family, is located in the Green Valley — the coolest, foggiest region of the Russian River Valley, only ten miles from the Pacific.
- Marimar Estates has practiced sustainable farming since 2017.
- Energy concious, the entire winery and the two houses on the property are 100% solar-powered.
- Recommended serving temperature is 45°- 48° F.
Varietal Composition: 100% Albariño
Elaboration: The Albariño is trained in a cordon style with alternating spurs (we call them alligator teeth), which adds width to the fruit zone and provides optimum air flow and light. The grapes are gently whole-cluster pressed and fermented in stainless steel. After the primary fermentation, the wine rested on its lees until bottled
Tasting Notes: Classic floral, engaging aromas of honeysuckle and gardenia, with tropical notes of lichee, mango and guava, as well as orchard fruits like apple and pear. The palate is crisp, zesty and lively, flinty and mineral, with excellent fruit/acid balance – but also with a note of sunshine from California!
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2021 – 90 Wine Enthusiast
PRODUCER BACKGROUND
Marimar Torres came to live in California in 1975. After two years of searching, she acquired the Marimar Estate land and began planting the vineyard in 1986. Today, there are 30 acres planted in vine.
The Estate is nestled in the rolling hills of western Sonoma County, the Russian River/Green Valley appellation is a perfect microclimate for growing Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Only 10 miles from the Pacific Ocean and 50 miles north of San Francisco, the site is influenced by the sea’s cooling breezes and drifting fog. That is why Marimar Torres selected this privileged location to “export” the Torres family legacy of fine wines to California.
The wines are made entirely from estate-grown grapes. Named in honor of the late patriarch of the family, the vineyard is unique in California because it is totally European in style.