Quaffer, fresh, charming.
It's been a few years since I've sampled this wine and I've really missed it.
Delicate and charming it delivers apricots and lime, stone fruits and grapey aromas. It's pristine with a kiss of sweetness and snappy tree fruit and freshly squeezed citrus flavours. Straightforward yet delightful--a wonderful quaffer or pair with spicier dishes or holiday dinners including white meats and candied yams.
Pairs Great with Gone Crackers Roasted Shallot & Herb
 
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Wine Scores Reviewed - September 14th, 2022

Mouthwatering, racy, pristine. Grown in the sub-GI of Okanagan Falls on Stag's Hollow's estate Shuttleworth Creek Vineyard, this consistently willowy Albarino is a delight. Grown primarily in Spain (and in Portugal where it's known as Alvarinho), it is a refreshing white that can be light and crunchy or offer deeper stone fruit notes. Expect lemon zest and wet stones, resin and nectarine, starfruit and a hint of hazelnut, on the nose. It has an oily texture and zesty citrus with green almond flavours. It's also racy and singular with a mouthwatering finish. Pair: seafood and molluscs, but also creamy goat cheese, salads and sushi.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - September 12th, 2022

Willowy, racy, pristine. Grown in the sub-GI of Okanagan Falls on Stag's Hollow's estate Shuttleworth Creek Vineyard, this consistently willowy Albarino is a delight. Grown primarily in Spain (and in Portugal where it's known as Alvarinho), it is a refreshing white that can be light and crunchy or offer deeper stone fruit notes.
Stag's Hollow's version is sightly green crunchy peach aromas woven with, gooseberry, grapefruit and wild herbs. Pristine and tangy it's a citrusy mouthful of racy wine with just a hint of hop flavours on the tail end. Overall nice weight and finesse. Pair: seafood and molluscs, but also creamy goat cheese, salads and sushi.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - August 5th, 2021

Vibrant, precise, tangy. I delight in this vibrant and willowy white with its aromas of crunchy tree fruits, honey, white flowers, wild herbs and muddled citrus. It is tangy and bright, zesty, precise and focused. It is linear on the palate and finishes with flavours of pomelo and lime.
Pair: seafood and molluscs are a given, but also creamy goat cheese, salads and sushi.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - July 18th, 2019

Vibrant, profound, exotic. Grown in the sub-GI of Okanagan Falls on Stag's Hollow's estate Shuttleworth Creek Vineyard, this willowy Albarino always delights me. Grown primarily in Spain, and in Portugal where it's known as Alvarinho, it is a refreshing white that can be light and crunchy or offer deeper stone fruit notes.
This version doles out profound honey and sweet white peach, exotic flowers and musk melon aromas. The palate shows concentration and depth with vibrant grapefruit and vague mineral flavours. Lengthy and mouthwatering. Pair: seafood and molluscs, but also creamy goat cheese, salads and sushi.
©copyright 2020 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - August 14th, 2020