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Description
The Albino Pinot is a truly unique and wonderful creation.
A still table wine made from 80% 'White' Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay, the Pinot is pressed gently off its skins and both varieties fermented separately in barrel. No fining, no filtration, this is a seriously funked up Rosé. In the pursuit of "strawberries and cream" in a bottle, Nic's Albino is textural, delightful and thought-provoking.
And most importantly, it is ridiculously more-ish. The whole thing just works, from concept to the eye-catching packaging. Very, very, impressive stuff and totally delicious.
96 points
"The indelible Nic Peterkin stamp is all over this thoroughly captivating rose style... Aromas of cranberry and pomegranate with a little cherry and spicy grapefruit. The palate is textured with a fine vibrant acidity." - Ray Jordan
95 points
"Pale salmon-pink colour, the lack of purple showing development thanks to barrel and amphora fermentation and lots of lees stirring. Savoury bouquet suggests smoked charcuterie. A layered, complex and textural wine, with a dry but soft mouth-feel. It's deliberately not fruity/grapy: an outstanding rosé style."
- Huon Hooke (The Real Review)
95 points
"Exotic yellow spices lift towards the long finish which is guided by supple acid and a light brush of phenolics that dry the finish well. Time sees it open up. It's best served not too cold."
- Stuart Knox (The Real Review)
94 points
"In the mouth, the wine is mouthfilling and satisfying—it achieves both precision and blanketing texture, while the flavors evolve beautifully across the palate. This lovely wine is a delicate expression from a mild, cool season. Though very different from the year prior, it is no less attractive."
- Erin Larkin (The Wine Advocate)
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