Rafael Cambra, Soplo Blanco 2023

Rafael Cambra has spent most of his life in a vineyard. His family own one of the most prestigious nurseries in Spain, with clients like Vega Sicilia, Alvaro Palacios and many more. He established his own cellar in 2001 and his vineyards lie inland from Valencia, with olive and almond trees surrounding the vines. His philosophy is minimal intervention from vineyard to cellar to bottle, creating elegant yet restrained wines. Soplo Blanco 2023 is made from a blend of 80% Malvasia and 20% Viura, taken from vineyards at 700m above sea level. The grapes are hand-harvested and aged briefly in steel before bottling to retain freshness. A lovely balance of ginger, apricot and sweet spice from Malvasia and chalky, refreshing freshly squeezed lemon and lime from the early-picked Viura. A real crowd-pleaser and a wine best paired with fish or lighter chicken dishes.