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This drop is built around Albariño, and a single idea: the same grape can tell two completely different stories in the hands of two independent California winemakers.
Known for its vibrant acidity, aromatic character, and natural affinity for food, Albariño is most closely associated with Spain and Portugal.
But here in California, a small group of producers are exploring what this distinctive white grape can become when grown and made closer to home.
Inside this release:
Cairjn Wine Cellars Albariño | 2025
Based in Paso Robles, Cairjn Wine Cellars was founded with a philosophy that great wine begins in the vineyard. Even the name Cairjn pays tribute to the stone cairns that evoke Paso Robles' rocky landscape. The winery produces just hundreds of cases annually, with a focus on site-driven wines that reflect the vineyards behind them.
Their 2025 Albariño brings that philosophy to one of the varietals that first captured the winemaker's attention for its freshness, floral character, and citrus qualities.
Oxlee Graham Wines Albariño | 2024
Sonoma County's Oxlee Graham Wines is a woman-owned, family-driven winery founded by winemaker Jennie Murphy. The name is a tribute to her grandmothers, and the women who have shaped her life. Oxlee Graham specializes in cool-climate, small-lot wines made with a low-intervention approach.
The 2024 Albariño comes from a small block in Old Vine Lane Vineyard in the Russian River Valley. The block was planted after the vineyard's original owners traveled to Spain and fell in love with Albariño, believing the site's cooler climate could preserve the grape's characteristic freshness and minerality.
Why this drop matters:
Albariño is one of the most overlooked white grapes in the US wine world. Originally from Spain’s Rías Baixas region, it was built for warm weather, fresh food, and high-acid balance. But depending on where and how it’s made, it can lean sharp and mineral-driven, soft and floral, or rich with texture.
This release lets you taste those differences side by side through two California producers, each approaching the same grape from a completely different angle.
This drop is built around Albariño, and a single idea: the same grape can tell two completely different stories in the hands of two independent California winemakers.
Known for its vibrant acidity, aromatic character, and natural affinity for food, Albariño is most closely associated with Spain and Portugal.
But here in California, a small group of producers are exploring what this distinctive white grape can become when grown and made closer to home.
Inside this release:
Cairjn Wine Cellars Albariño | 2025
Based in Paso Robles, Cairjn Wine Cellars was founded with a philosophy that great wine begins in the vineyard. Even the name Cairjn pays tribute to the stone cairns that evoke Paso Robles' rocky landscape. The winery produces just hundreds of cases annually, with a focus on site-driven wines that reflect the vineyards behind them.
Their 2025 Albariño brings that philosophy to one of the varietals that first captured the winemaker's attention for its freshness, floral character, and citrus qualities.
Oxlee Graham Wines Albariño | 2024
Sonoma County's Oxlee Graham Wines is a woman-owned, family-driven winery founded by winemaker Jennie Murphy. The name is a tribute to her grandmothers, and the women who have shaped her life. Oxlee Graham specializes in cool-climate, small-lot wines made with a low-intervention approach.
The 2024 Albariño comes from a small block in Old Vine Lane Vineyard in the Russian River Valley. The block was planted after the vineyard's original owners traveled to Spain and fell in love with Albariño, believing the site's cooler climate could preserve the grape's characteristic freshness and minerality.
Why this drop matters:
Albariño is one of the most overlooked white grapes in the US wine world. Originally from Spain’s Rías Baixas region, it was built for warm weather, fresh food, and high-acid balance. But depending on where and how it’s made, it can lean sharp and mineral-driven, soft and floral, or rich with texture.
This release lets you taste those differences side by side through two California producers, each approaching the same grape from a completely different angle.