This wine shows why the Forrest Southern Valleys vineyards are so special. Showing all the traditional Albariño elements, plus that extra fruit lift of New Zealand to keep it interesting. Vibrant acidity, white peach, winter cole pear, apricots and quince, with an orange zest undertone. It's full and textural, yet refreshing and nicely balanced, with drying minerality to finish.

A fine accompaniment to seafood risotto, ceviche, fish tacos and shellfish.

Forrest planted Albariño in their hottest site, the Southern Valleys vineyard, with ancient complex soils with a touch of clay. Terroir, they already know, which is fantastic for giving wines incredible aromatic intensity and textural complexity.

The grapes were machine harvested in the cool of the morning, cold settled and cool fermented in stainless steel tanks before blending and finishing for bottling in spring.

"White peach and jasmine aromas. Sweet, ripe yellow-fruit core becoming more appley on the finish. It has a gentle grip and mouth-wateringly salty finish.RS 5.5 g/l."
16 points.
Florencia Gomez, Jancis Robinson Purple Pages (April 2024)

"Varietal, refreshing, lifted, fruity and enticing bouquet of white peach and grapefruit, white soils and mineral with a light sea-air scent. Delicious on the palate with a salivating mouthfeel, flavours of fresh stone fruits and citrus, some white spice moments and mineral floral finish. Medium+ length with plenty of style and impact. Best drinking from 2024 through 2028."
93 points.
Cameron Douglas MS (March 2024)