Red Hut Hexton Village Albarino 2025 (6x750ml)

Red Hut is an exciting new project for Corey Ryan - one of the most celebrated winemakers in Australasia. This debut release of the Hexton Village Albariño has already made waves, awarded a staggering 98 points and a Double Gold Medal at the New Zealand International Wine Show! A coveted Double Gold means every judge scored the wine of Gold Medal standard from the get-go, and after one glass you'll immediately know why.

This is a wine of immediate impact and enduring finesse. The palate is alive with juicy stone fruit and citrus zest, carried by brilliant acidity and a whisper of coastal salinity. Lees ageing adds a silken creaminess and mid-palate weight, while 25% barrel fermentation layers in texture and depth. One of the most exciting new releases, and definitely one to watch out for.

Tasting note

Sam Kim, Wine Orbit: "Finely scented and inviting, the bouquet showcases nuances of apricot, Granny Smith apple, and jasmine, leading to a beautifully weighted palate that's succulent and elegantly structured. The wine displays youthful fruit flavours, brilliantly structured by bright acidity, making it persistent and linear with a lengthy, vibrant finish. At its best: now to 2028."

Huon Hooke, The Real Review: "Fresh lychees on the nose; a touch of terpene which is part of this variety. Creamy lees and nutty barrel-ferment undertones. Bone-dry but soft, fleshy and rich on the palate. Very smart example of the variety and true to the grape. (25% barrel fermented). 2025–2030”

Yvonne Lorkin: "For a brand new Albarino, this wine has excellent depth and generosity. Made by Corey Ryan it shows Pacific Queen apples, pear, stacks of citrus, hints of honeysuckle and grilled nectarine make this a deliciously complex style from one of the original Albarino vineyards in Gisborne."

Joelle Thomson: “Fresh from Gisborne’s coastal maritime climate, this Albariño is a vibrant nod to the grape’s Spanish and Portuguese roots. Bright and tangy, it bursts with citrus flavours, unfolding into a lightly tangy tasting wine that virtually begs for seafood. Medium-bodied and youthful, it’s authentically varietal, carrying the unmistakable zingy taste of Albariño."

Kasia Sobiesiak: "Lots to like here, the powerful fresh fruit, notes of raw cashews, melon flesh texture, peachy weight, minty finish. Crisp and crunchy wine with some coating density and lingering aftertaste. Nicely done."

ABV: 13% 
Volume: 750ml
Region: Gisborne, New Zealand