Our tenth vintage of Albion continues in the traditional Bordeaux Blanc style with rich, concentrated fruit balanced by an elegant backbone of acidity and personality.
2018 MFV Albion Technical Data:
Vineyard Source: Gamble Family Vineyard
Appellation: Yountville AVA, Napa Valley
Composition: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Harvest Dates: September 4th through September 6th, 2018
Winemaker: Marbue Marke (2009 – present)
Vinification: 85% French Oak, 15% Stainless Steel Barrel
Aging: 100% French Oak Aging (20% new) for 6 months
Production: 391 Cases bottled on April 11th, 2019
Winemaker Tasting Notes: “A powerful nose of key lime, mango and citrus blossoms is balanced by a zesty precision. The white peach front leads to a silky mouth of lemon, grapefruit and honeysuckle, refined by a beautiful backbone of minerality.” - Marbue Marke, March 2020