2025 Landmark Albariño
Lush and aromatic, our Landmark Albariño is truly a special wine for us. It's been a long time coming to create this: a truly unique New Zealand stye Albariño that stands head and shoulders above the rest of the crowd.
Traditionally a Spanish varietal, this wine opens with vibrant notes of white peach, nectarine, and citrus blossom, enticing the senses with its expressive bouquet. On the palate, it delivers a harmonious blend of creamy texture and lively acidity, showcasing layers of juicy mandarin, ripe apricot, and a hint of salinity, leading to a refreshing finish that is both crisp and elegantly mineral-driven—a true reflection of Gisborne’s coastal terroir.
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Perfect pairing
A classic ceviche or grilled octopus highlights the wine’s vibrant citrus notes, while a vegetable paella brings out its subtle floral undertones. For a more robust pairing, a rosemary and garlic-marinated lamb chop complements the wine’s nuanced minerality. Even a simple plate of burrata with heirloom tomatoes and basil will find a perfect partner in this expressive Albariño.
Winemaking
Fermentation occurred in 60% stainless steel, 20% new, and 20% older acacia puncheons. Special yeast enhanced the wine’s texture and highlighted its floral and varietal character. It aged on lees for four months to add depth and complexity—a touch of residual sugar balances the naturally high acidity, resulting in a beautifully harmonious wine.
Expert Opinions
2025 vintage
4.5 Stars
Misty Cove Landmark Series Gisborne Albariño 2025 ★★★★½
A good alternative to sauvignon blanc, this strongly varietal wine was fermented in stainless steel tanks and acacia puncheons. Mouthfilling, vibrant and zingy, it has good intensity of citrusy, slightly appley flavours, a sliver of sweetness and invigorating acidity.
MICHAEL COOPER - THE LISTENER
2025 vintage
93 Points | Excellent
"A delicious wine full of vibrant flavours of white peach and lime, fresh florals and lots of lees complexities. Crisp and dry with a backbone of acidity, some chalky mineral-like impressions and perfect level of abv. Lengthy, crisp and ready. A decent replacement for Riesling and SB."
Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier
2025 vintage
93 Points (5 Stars)
"Elegant and finely lifted, the bouquet presents notes of apricot, lemon zest, green pear, and floral aromas, followed by a palate that is both juicy and lively. Splendidly structured by fleshy texture and bright acidity, making it harmonious and lingering with tasty flavours."
Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
2024 vintage
91 Points
"Fresh aromas of green apples, flint and white flowers. The palate is light-bodied with bright acidity and a creamy texture, giving notes of orange blossoms, ruby grapefruit and lemon peel. Nice tension and precision. "
James Suckling
2024 vintage
93 Points (5 Stars)
Beautifully fruited and elegantly expressed, showing nectarine, Gala apple, fig and lemon zest aromas on the nose. The palate displays fine focus and juicy fruit intensity, brilliantly framed by refreshing acidity, making it delightfully drinkable.
Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
2024 vintage
92+ Premium Plus
"Lovely aromatics and palate with a varietal lift showcasing fresh apple and white spice, some peach and salinity. There’s a mineral quality that emerges on the palate as the wine opens out then showcases stone fruits and citrus then white flowers and some lees textures. Balanced and well made, youthful, fresh and ready to drink from late 2024 through 2028."