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Cambiata Albariño (Monterey)

Cambiata

Monterey · Central Coast · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Albariño
Country
United States
Region
Monterey · Central Coast
Appellation
Monterey
Body
medium
Acidity
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

ostras · frutos do mar · sushi · ceviche · saladas verdes

Rated vintages

  • 201591 pts

    The potential for this grape grown in cool California climates remains very high, as evidenced in this crisp and bracing bottling. Cut limes, chalk and wet slate are leveled by richer nectarine and lime blossom notes on the nose, while the sizzlingly acidic palate combines fresh…

  • 201491 pts

    Eric Laumann's big risk in planting this grape in 2002 is paying off powerfully. This vintage offers a unique nose of pineapple-guava fruit, lime popsicle, wheatgrass and kiwi. The palate clings to a mineral-driven core while offering up yellow pears, lemongrass and exotic citru…

  • 201290 pts

    Bone dry and tart, this is made without oak, allowing the grape's natural acidity and flavors to star. There's a minerality to the lemons and limes, with hints of vanilla and white pepper. What a glorious partner for oysters on the half shell.