2025 Vin Vif (Union Sacre) Central Coast Albariño

Vin Vif (pronounced Vahn Veef) is French for “lively wine.” The 2025 Vin Vif (Union Sacré) Central Coast Albariño is bright lively as it shimmies on the palate. Whole-cluster pressed, it fermented in neutral oak barrels and aged sur lees for 6 months. A smile in a glass, it’s a sheer delight. What a perfect wine to open any dinner or event with because it’s refreshing, freestyle fun. Passionfruit, white peach, jasmine blossoms, and lime zest jive to the beat of a juicy, mouthwatering acidy. Tongue-tingling minerality is electrifying—definitely sequins on this go-go dancer’s hot pants. At 12.5% ABV it’s a great afternoon sipper while listening to Fabienne Delsol.