Pineapple and tart limestone-influenced acidity jump out of the glass. Tropical fruit notes give the impression of sweetness, but the wine finishes slightly off-dry with a creamy mouthfeel typical of Albariño. 100% of the fruit is from some oldest call calcareous vineyards – Jack Ranch and Spanish Springs Vineyard – both in the San Luis Obispo Coast AVA.
Winemaker Damian claims to belong to the “Unstable Pursuits Club, which IMHO, all winemakers should investigate. As it relates to this wine, his use of Acacia wood (not typical to say the least, for classic Albariño producing regions like Galicia), somehow works for this wine.
This is an excellent wine, which is saying something as it was just bottled in April of 2025. The tech notes suggest drinkability until 2031, but I say, why wait?
The next time you visit Brecon Estate, ask Damian or the hospitality team how True Acacia Head was named. Until then, you can read Damian’s interview here.