Cadre Sea Queen Albarino 2025 75cl

Cadre Sea Queen Albarino

Grown in California’s coastal Edna Valley, this expressive Albarino captures the freshness and character of a maritime vineyard. Inspired by the Atlantic-influenced vineyards of Spain’s Rias Baixas.

Tasting Profile:

• Appearance: Bright and fresh in the glass.
• Nose: Spicy citrus and salty zest lead into orange blossom, jasmine and exotic tropical fruit.
• Palate: Lively acidity supports flavours of lemon, citrus, white peach and tropical fruit, balanced by a rich fruit character and refreshing coastal minerality.
• Finish: Fresh, persistent and citrus-led, with lingering mineral notes.

Occasion & Buyer Profile

Food Pairing Suggestions

Here are a few serving suggestions and pairing ideas to help you get the most from this white wine, whether you’re enjoying it with food or simply savouring it on its own.

Grilled king prawns with garlic, chilli, and fresh lime juice make an electric match because the wine's zesty acidity and natural salinity amplify the sweet shellfish. Its lush tropical and stone fruit notes tame subtle chilli heat effortlessly. Serve well-chilled straight from an ice bucket.

Charred courgette and feta flatbread with mint and lemon zest mirrors the wine's bright citrus profile while cutting cleanly through the salty, creamy cheese. The brisk mineral finish keeps every bite feeling light and refreshing. Pour into tulip-shaped white wine glasses to capture the floral aromatics.

• Seafood & Fish
• Chicken
• Vegetarian Dishes

Country: USA

Region: California

Grape Variety: Albarino

Brand: Cadre

Wine Type: White Wine

Wine Style: Medium-Bodied

Wine Sweetness: Dry

Vintage: 2025

Size: 75cl

ABV: 13.6%

Dietary:

Cadre Sea Queen Albarino supplied by Cotswold Port Co.

Meet The Wine Producer Behind The Bottle

A brief look at the producer’s heritage and winemaking approach.

Cadre

Founded by John and Lucy Niven in 2020, Cadre Wines continues a long-standing family connection with California's Edna Valley and San Luis Obispo Coast. The Niven family's influence on the region began with John's grandfather, Jack, who planted Paragon Vineyard in 1973 and helped establish Edna Valley as an important wine-growing area. After spending more than two decades developing the family's wine portfolio, John and Lucy created Cadre as an independent project dedicated to showcasing the quality of cool-climate white wines from the Pacific coast.

The vineyards are situated close to the ocean, benefiting from cool temperatures, coastal fog and a long growing season that allows grapes to develop flavour while retaining natural acidity. Diverse oceanic and volcanic soils contribute to the wines' freshness and mineral character. Cadre's production is deliberately specialised, concentrating on Albarino, Gruner Veltliner and Sauvignon Blanc, with no red wines or Chardonnay in the range. The winemaking approach prioritises purity of fruit, aromatic definition and balance, using careful vineyard selection and restrained cellar intervention. The portfolio includes single-variety bottlings such as Sea Queen Albarino, Stone Blossom Sauvignon Blanc and Band of Stones Gruner Veltliner, alongside the blended Beautiful Stranger. Through this focused approach, Cadre aims to demonstrate the wider potential of California's cool coastal vineyards.

Why We Love This White Wine

All of our wines are hand picked and tried by us in our tasting room.

Our Review:

Tasting Team Member: Emma, WSET 2

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