Amevive Albarino Alisos Canyon 2025

Amevive Albarino Alisos Canyon 2025

Amevive
$35.00

Grape: Albariño
Vintage: 2025
Type: White

Grown on the gravelly, chert-heavy soils of the Alisos Canyon AVA, this coastal white wine is rooted in Alice Anderson’s strict regenerative, no-till farming practices. The site sits in a natural corridor that funnels chilly Pacific winds directly through the vines, slowing down sugar development while locking in hyper-bright acidity. Anderson harvests the fruit early in the morning, putting the whole bunches straight to a gentle press before letting a wild fermentation take place in neutral French oak barrels. Left to rest completely undisturbed on its heavy lees for seven months without stirrings, this cuvée skips the typical fruity tropes of the variety in favor of pure, site-specific texture.

In the glass, it shows a pale, luminous straw color with striking green reflections. The nose is highly focused and electric, unfurling with aromas of green apple skin, lime blossom, sea salt, and a distinct hint of crushed river stones. The palate features a gorgeous "crystalline" architecture, where a laser-sharp beam of maritime acidity cuts directly through a subtly weighted, texturally complex mid-palate. It feels incredibly alive and fluid, shifting from tart citrus oils to a deeper, savory oat-meal undertone. The wine finishes with exceptional length and snap, leaving a bone-dry, mouthwatering impression of driving salinity and wet limestone.


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We are proud to lovingly tend some of the oldest vines planted and still in production in Santa Barbara County. We are committed to beyond organic farming, embracing the native ecology, integrating animals, and walking our vineyard rows daily. We believe that unmanipulated wines with energy and a sense of place only come with a deep connection to the land.

We lease and farm the Ibarra-Young Vineyard in Los Olivos District A.V.A. This vineyard was planted by Charlotte Young in 1971 and is still owned by her three daughters.

Everything on the property is own-rooted and has been farmed organically since 1993. We began leasing and farming this land at the end of 2019 and have since employed holistic, regenerative organic, and biodynamic practices to reinvigorate the soils that have been working hard for over half a century.

Our goal is to rebuild an ecosystem of native species that live alongside our vine rows, regenerate soil health, and grow the highest quality grapes this site can give. We believe the best wine grapes are grown with minimal inputs and conscious vineyard management. We reject a systematic schedule for viticulture and farming in general. We believe that by working in conjunction with nature we can increase biodiversity and soil health, minimize unnecessary sprays, minimize tractor passes and compaction, decrease water use, and reduce our carbon footprint.