Broken Earth Mixed Whites

Tasting notes & discussion 37

93 Pts/Editor’s Choice Vermentino (Wine Enthusiast)

Typically $30/bottle from Broken Earth Winery
Vintage 2019, 2020 & 2021 white wines from Paso Robles
Available for AZ; CA; CO; DC; FL; GA; ID; LA; MA; MD; ME; MN; MO; MT; NC; ND; NH; NM; NV; NY; OK; OR; PA; SC; TN; TX; VA; VT; WA; WY
Sold by participating winery or licensee, fulfilled by Wine Country Connect

About Broken Earth Winery: “Rancho Tierra Rejada, Spanish for ‘land of worked earth,’ is the original name of the 2,500 acre Paso Robles ranch that is now home to the vineyards of Broken Earth Winery. Our unique wines reflect winemaker Chris Cameron’s committed & passionate approach to all aspects of winemaking. Structure & balance are most critical, each varietal released is an accurate reflection of the style & the region. Broken Earth Winery remains committed to sustainable ideals, and to continuing to bolster the high-quality reputation of Paso Robles wines.”

Sea Anonyme

TASTING NOTES:
Albillo Mayor - “The style of wine is focused on ripe, tropical fruit with a softer palate while still maintain balanced natural acidity. The wine is medium bodied, with forward flavour and bright natural acidity. Even though it is a lighter style, the wine still retains great length of flavour, perfect for patio entertaining.” (AbV 13.2%, pH 3.2, TA 6.5 g/L, RS 1.0 g/L)

Vermentino - “This wine has exhibited the greatest depth and complexity so far and its amazing texture shows how versatile the variety can be. Starting with lifted citrus - like aromas, the prettier characters emerge as the wine opens up. Hints of orange peel, elderflower and green melons lead into an equally enticing palate. Great length of flavour, bright acidity and the tiniest hint of skins at the finish exemplify the ‘complete’ wine.” (AbV 13.64%, pH 3.36, TA 5.9 g/L, RS 2.0 g/L)

Anonymity - “The variety of this wine is Torrontes and it is indigenous to the Galicia region in northwest Spain, known as the ‘Torrontés of Galicia.’ This is the first crop harvested for this varietal from our vineyard.”

“This white wine has highly perfumed aromas on the nose while being fruit-forward and with a smooth mouthfeel on the palate, balanced by a hint of refreshing acidity.“ (AbV 12.4%, pH 3.3, TA 5.3 g/L, RS 1.1 g/L)

VARIETALS: “Albillo Mayor is a white variety that has its origins in Galicia in north-western Spain. Interestingly, DNA studies have determined that it is one of the parent grapes of Tempranillo, one of Spain’s premier red varieties. There is also an understanding that it is the origin of the widely acclaimed Argentinian white variety, Torrontes. After some discussion, and consideration, we have opted to use Albillo Mayor as the varietal name. Some may recall the first vintage of this wine (2019) we called Anonymity in lieu of determining the best option.“

The Vermentino is Vermentino. Much simpler.

BARRELS: Stainless steel.

PAIRS WITH: Spicy foods.

THAT REMINDS ME OF: The sea anemone.

Named after the Anemone genus of flowering plants, the sea anemone is very much not a flower. They’re cnidarians, like coral and jellyfish. Mostly, they’re weird little guys. Just a squishy tube with a mouth-butthole surrounded by tentacles on one end and an adhesive foot on the other. Those tentacles are full of cells called cnidocytes, which contain specialized organelles called nematocysts. When the protrusion of the nematocyst, which sticks out of the cell itself, is triggered, the nematocyst everts (goes inside-out) as a barbed thread harpoons itself into whatever touched it. This injects a mix of toxins that paralyze or straight up kill the small fish or crustacean unfortunate enough to be caught. Unless you’re a clownfish. Then it just tickles or something.

Broken Earth Mixed Whites

93 Pts/Editor’s Choice Vermentino (Wine Enthusiast)

Who's buying this?

How are you buying your bottles?

Ever been stung by a sea anemone or jellyfish?