Wairau River Reserve Albarino

Wairau River wines take their name from the river that runs through the heart of the Marlborough wine region. (Wairau is Maori for 'many waters'). The Rose family were pioneers in planting vines in the 1970s and, after originally selling the grapes to other wineries (like Cloudy Bay), they launched their own label in the early 1990s. Today their foresight has created a very successful company which remains family owned and run. Wairau River is one of the largest independent wine estates in Marlborough, and the range of elegant wines is characteristically expressive of its Marlborough roots.

This is an elegant, floral Albarino with notes of citrus and mineral flavours on the palate, beautifully combined with a fresh acidity and a long, lingering finish. Albariño is a relative newcomer to New Zealand. A small amount was planted in our Angler Vineyard in 2013.  If you like Sauvignon Blanc then we recommend you give Albariño a try, its zesty acidity and stone fruit characters make it a perfect match with seafood and white meats, this sassy wine has loads of personality and class.