Amevive Albarino, Santa Barbara County, USA

Step into the breezy brilliance of California’s Central Coast with the 2024 Âmevive Albariño, Santa Barbara County, USA. Sourced entirely from the Demeter-certified Martian Ranch Vineyard in Alisos Canyon, this vibrant white wine reflects a singular coastal terroir where warm days meet foggy evenings, and marine-rich soils echo through each zesty sip. Farmed biodynamically and crafted with low intervention, this wine is an homage to harmony between land, grape, and grower.

Product Details:

• Type: Still White Wine
• Vintage: 2024
• Varietal: 100% Albariño
• Appellation: Alisos Canyon AVA, Santa Barbara County, California
• ABV: 12.4%
• Vineyard: Martian Ranch Vineyard (Demeter Certified Biodynamic)
• Harvest Date: September 10, 2024
• Vinification: Half the grapes were macerated on skins for 4 hours; the other half direct pressed. Fermented in neutral French oak.
• Aging: Elevage on fermentation lees; blended 2 months before bottling
• Bottled: Unfined and unfiltered on March 18, 2025
• Production: 220 cases
• Closure: Cork

Sensory Description:

The 2024 Âmevive Albariño greets the glass with lifted aromas of citrus blossom, salty sea spray, and preserved lemon. A touch of floral perfume rounds out the nose before zippy acidity and mineral tension awaken the palate. Bright, saline, and focused, this wine balances crisp green apple and lime zest with a whisper of creamy lees texture. Its brisk finish is both mouthwatering and bracing—perfectly coastal and utterly quenching.

Winemaker's Background:

Founded by vintner-farmer Alice Anderson, Âmevive—meaning “living soul”—is a regenerative winery deeply rooted in ecological integrity. From dry-farming to no-till vineyard practices, Âmevive is dedicated to fostering biodiversity and crafting wines that pulse with energy and site expression. Each bottle is a reflection of native flora, fauna, and the natural rhythms of the vineyard. Art on every label honors the local ecosystem, much of it painted by Alice or her mother, Eileen Anderson, celebrating the vineyard’s living story.

Serving Suggestions:

Best enjoyed well chilled (45–50°F), this Albariño is a natural match for raw oysters, ceviche, Dungeness crab, or marinated feta with herbs. Also delightful alongside lemony pastas, grilled peaches, or a simple picnic spread with sea breeze in the air. Its briny precision and floral lift make it a standout spring and summer sipper.