Clarksburg, Cali. – October 4, 2005 – Ah, Albarino, the Riesling of Spain! Albarino, considered by many to be Spain’s premier quality white wine, now has competition in California. Dancing Coyote Wines, in the Clarksburg appellation, is currently producing an Albarino that will make most Spaniard grape growers quiver.

Albarino is native to the Rias Baixas (ree-ahss bii-shahs) region of Spain and the Vinho Verde region of Portugal. Although very few acres are planted in California, nascent interest in growing and producing Albarino began in the mid-1990s. Dancing Coyote planted five acres several years ago, with their first production coming out earlier this year.

A deliciously refreshing white wine, Dancing Coyote’s 2004 Albarino is characteristic of most Spanish Albarinos - expressive aromas of passion fruit, citrus and honeyed peaches, with a vibrant, mouthwatering acidity. Typical Spanish Albarinos are intriguingly perfumed, but razor-sharp on the palate. Dancing Coyote has captured the wonderfully heady bouquet, but slightly softened the acidity while still maintaining the intense vibrancy. This is a dry wine that’s a cross between a Sauvignon Blanc with a vibrant personality, and a Chardonnay, with a Viognier aroma and mouth feel. Albarino is great as an aperitif, but also pairs well with shellfish, spicy Asian dishes and tapas.

Dancing Coyote’s Albarino recently won a Best of Class at the California State Fair and was featured as Wine of the Week at local Nugget markets. It retails for $10.99 and can be found at Nugget Markets, as well as Beyond Napa Wine Market at 2580 Fair Oaks Blvd. in Sacramento.

Our Story
Dancing Coyote is a family owned and operated vineyard and winery located in the Clarksburg appellation. They have been farming in the Delta region along the Sacramento River for five generations and recently began producing wine. “Our goal is to produce the best quality wines using unique and different varietals and blends that are true to our appellation”, said Chad Joseph, Winemaker for Dancing Coyote Wines. Dancing Coyote Wines currently produces four other wines in addition to their Albarino: 2004 Chenin Blanc, 2004 Pinot Grigio, 2003 Petite Sirah and 2004 Cha Cha (a white wine blend, predominantly Chardonnay).

For more information on Dancing Coyote Wines, check their website at www.dancingcoyotewines.com or call 707.374.5586.
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Contact Information:
Celia McCormack Glass
Sales and Marketing
916.813.1684