Grape: AlbariñoVintage: 2022Type: White Named after the Danish word for fairytale, this dry white wine is a unique, low-intervention take on the albariño grape. Winemaker Nate Ready co-ferments the whole clusters with absolute gentleness, allowing a nine-day skin maceration inside upright wood vats. The juice is then moved to neutral barrels where it continues to slowly ferment with native wild yeasts for an additional six months. This zero-makeup process focuses on achieving a dry, structured profile akin to a Grand Cru German riesling. It pours a golden hue, releasing a wild aromatic cloud of ripe mango, apricot, pastries, and alpine flowers. A viscous, expansive frame pairs tropical fruit flavors with a subtle, structure-giving phenolic grip on finish. A trace of sourdough yeastiness adds a captivating, savory layer across mid-palate volume. A fierce wave of alpine acidity immediately corrals the lushness, keeping the mouthfeel balanced. It finishes dry, leaving a persistent hint of herbal bitterness.
