Victor Palencia came into the Platinum with his Albariño program having earned the most gold medals in 2022, and both of his qualifiers scored a Platinum — giving him seven in his career with the Spanish white. This is his flagship Albariño, and he pulls from renowned Evergreen Vineyard and Spanish Castle, both near the Columbia River in the Ancient Lakes of Columbia Valley appellation. This brings big aromatics of white peach, orange Creamsicle and tropical fruits. Boatloads of white peach along with Granny Smith apple and tangerine take you to the crisp finish of tropical fruits and more white peach. Qualifying awards: Cascadia International (best white wine, best of class, double gold), Seattle Wine Awards (double gold), Bellingham NW (gold)
Rating: Platinum • 93 points
Production: 1,000 cases
Alcohol: 12.6%
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