Wine Talk: Acidic wines

Yvonne Lorkin.

Left Field Gisborne Albario 2015, $17.99

Attractive aromas of white nectarine, crushed shells, hints of brine and roadside daisies. The acidity is piercing and devastatingly dry (in a good way). It's a wine that'll kickstart even the most jaded of tastebuds and have them crying out for more tastes and flavours. Ultra-cleansing stonefruit, hints of lemon lift it even further on the finish.

Coopers Creek Bell Ringer Gisborne Albarino 2015, $22

Winemaker Simon Nunns has crafted a distinctly limey, lipsmackingly dry and intensely mineral-driven albario from Gisborne's Bell vineyard. It's got real presence and poise and truckloads of tangy stonefruit notes, yet it's beautifully balanced and delicate at the same time. Sensational with pan-seared groper steaks drizzled with lemon. cooperscreek.co.nz

Rod McDonald Wines One Off Gisborne Albario 2015, $23

There's a whiff of gunflint and smashed river rocks, watercress, lemongrass and salty seabreeze happening on the nose, followed by a tsunami of steely acidity, bony minerality and crunchy green apple characters. There's a smoky tone to the finish which is long and zesty and makes this wine truly magical with lemon and parmesan risotto. advintage.co.nz