The Wines
Theres a tired saying that you’ll hear from winemakers that are finally starting their own brand “I just want to make wines that I want to drink,” as well-tread as that saying is, it rings true for many, myself included. I intend to make wines that I would have wanted to see when I first started working in the wine industry: differing styles of wine made from the same fruit, vineyard, and picking conditions.
An approachable way to understand the wide range of versatility within a variety and vineyard.
Similarly to the previous iteration, this wine was on skins for a short period of time prior to pressing over Fiano skins. 24 hours as opposed to 80 hours in 2021. The wine reflects this by presenting plenty of texture, but with a more linear body than before. Fermented and aged in neutral oak. Lime peel, green apple, classic Chenin Blanc beeswax.
“Freshly dipped amish candle” - Sara Morgenstern, resident wordsman.
Direct Press
Chenin Blanc
Fermented on skins until dry, around 13 days, then pressed to neutral oak for aging. This new vintage of Orange wine is very reminiscent of the previous vintage. Showing a much more savory side of Chenin Blanc than the Direct Press. Orange pith, lemongrass, chamomile, button mushrooms, autumnal flavors.
Despite its color, this wine is very light on its toes.
Skin Contact
Chenin Blanc
This wine did not see any skin contact, it was pressed directly over Vermentino skins, then fermented and aged in neutral oak. A stark difference from the racy wines of Gavi, the direct press shows a fair amount of body and weight. Dole pineapple, bright white peach, papaya.
“Oh my god a tropical sunset in hawaii!!” - Amanda McKenna
Direct Press
Cortese
I fermented the about 1/3 of the Cortese I received on skins for 13 days in an open-top puncheon. Then pressed to neutral oak barrels. Here are your Orange Wine training wheels. Notes of meyer lemon, ginger, pineapples, subtle tannin, and a “is this even Orange Wine” quality this is a very approachable introduction.
“Inviting you to unwind and enjoy lazy afternoons on the back deck” -Unkown Zillow review