Description / Reviews
// 90% Pinot Noir and 10% Chardonnay fermented with the yeasts from native Australian flowers.
"The L.A.S. Vino Albino Pinot is a rosé made from pinot noir & chardonnay grapes grown in forest grove soils over granitic rock. The vineyard sits on the banks of the willyabrup river, only kilometres from the Indian ocean where cool ocean breezes flow up the valley. It’s one of the oldest and last remaining vineyards in Margaret River that contains Pinot Noir. A small one hectare vineyard with high density plantings and two different clones planted in 1980.
We are especially excited about the 2025 vintage. This year, we used yeasts sourced from native Australian flowers to start portions of the barrel fermentations, something we believe is a first in Australia, and possibly the world. All of the fruit is hand picked, hand sorted, chilled and whole bunch pressed.
One barrel (10%) was fermented using yeasts from the red flowers of the Australian red-flowering gum (Corymbia ficifolia). A second barrel (10%) was fermented with yeasts from the white flowers of the Rottnest Island tea tree (Melaleuca lanceolata). Two barrels (20%) underwent completely spontaneous natural fermentations, while the remaining portion (60%) was fermented using inoculated yeast. Of this, 20% was fermented in clay, with the balance in oak.
Why go to all this effort? Each of these separate fermentations brings its own character—layering flavour, texture, and complexity." - L.A.S. Vino, Winemaker
"Albino PNO is one of those rosés that’s lovely on its own but much better with food, as it’s super textural. A pale coppery hue. Enticing thanks to the aromas and flavours – all florals, beeswax and freeze-dried raspberries. The palate unfurls with spiced poached cherries, clotted cream and pear-skin phenolics adding texture." - 95+ Points, Jane Faulkner, Halliday Wine Companion (Previous Vintage)
