Skin-contact forever.
Explore four captivating orange wines from iconic producers in Georgia, Australia, South Africa and France, each showcasing skin-contact winemaking at its finest. Dive into this vibrant quartet and discover the intriguing depth and complexity these bottles have to offer.
This curated selection includes one bottle of each:
2024 JC Wickens Oranje Blanje Chenin Blanc (Swartland, South Africa)
100% Chenin Blanc from dry farmed bush vines in the Swartland, organically farmed and harvested early for freshness. Whole bunch pressed with a portion fermented on skins using native yeasts, then aged in old oak for texture without oak flavour. Aromatic and gently structured, with notes of quince, yellow apple skin, chamomile, and citrus peel.
2020 Anapea Village Kisi (Kakheti, Georgia)
100% Kisi from the northeastern corridor of Georgia's largest winemaking region, Kakheti. The grapes are hand-harvested and macerate/spontaneously ferment in Qvevri for 6 months prior to 6 months further aging in a separate neutral vessel.
NV Cirelli Orange (Abruzzo, Italy)
A skin-contact white crafted from organically farmed Trebbiano grapes, spontaneously fermented on skins to build texture and depth. Delightfully aromatic, with notes of dried citrus peel, chamomile, orchard fruit, and gentle herbal spice. Fresh and lightly grippy, with bright acidity and a clean, savoury finish.
2024 Domaine Clos Roussely Orange (Loire, France)
100% Sauvignon Blanc. 3 weeks of skin-contact results in a wine that's nearly the colour of a tangerine! Notes of sea buckthorn, passionfruit and hints of grassy-spice.
