2025 Joyce Vineyards Albarino Arroyo Seco, Monterey
San Francisco Wine Panel Score 92 Points
Piquancy and underlying tension are highlights of this otherwise genteel and easygoing wine. It offers authentic varietal aromas to the nose, where zest and salinity frame in richer notes of melon, papaya and stone fruit. That saline mineral note is present on the palate as well, along with flavor additions of pear skin, poached pear, fresh apple, grapefruit pith, amaretto cookie, almond and white pepper. The finish is focused, long-lingering, food worthy and vibrantly refreshing. 1000 cases produced.