Albarino
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2024
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled seafood, fish tacos, goat cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Crafted by McPherson Cellars in Lubbock, Texas, this Albariño pays homage to the pioneering spirit of the McPherson family, who have been instrumental in shaping the Texas wine industry since the 1970s. Dr. Clinton 'Doc' McPherson, a chemistry professor and grape-growing visionary, was among the first to realize that Iberian varieties would flourish in the challenging terroir of the Texas High Plains. Today, his son Kim McPherson continues this legacy, sourcing fruit from the high-altitude, sandy-loam vineyards of the High Plains AVA. The region's intense sun, constant winds, and dramatic diurnal temperature swings preserve the grape's signature high acidity while coaxing out lush tropical and stone fruit flavors. This wine is fermented in stainless steel to maintain its bright, clean, and expressive varietal character.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1993 by Andrew McPherson, continuing a family winemaking legacy begun in 1968, McPherson Wines is rooted in the picturesque Central Victoria region near Nagambie, Australia. Backed by generations of viticultural dedication, the estate combines state-of-the-art winemaking facilities with sustainably farmed vineyards across the Murray Darling and Goulburn Valley regions. The winery focuses on crafting vibrant, food-friendly, and expressive wines that highlight genuine regional character and accessible quality. McPherson is particularly celebrated for its diverse portfolio spanning elegant Shiraz and rich Cabernet Sauvignon to crisp Chardonnay, aromatic Rhône blends, and fresh Mediterranean varietals.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Albariño