Day Wines 'Vin de Days' l'Orange 2023, Willamette Valley, Oregon

REGION 
Willamette Valley, Oregon

 

VARIETAL
33% Riesling, 26% Müller Thurgau, 24% Gewurztraminer & 17% Pinot Gris

 

TASTING NOTES

This blend of Riesling, Müller-Thurgau, Gewürztraminer and Pinot gris is a super fun expression of these aromatic varietals and their personalities when made with generous skin contact. Oranges dominate the nose this vintage; tangerine, naval, kumquat, pomelo. Expressive tropical notes of starfruit, guava, and mango shine through, supported by aromas of rose water, sweet mint and sweet basil, and raw matsutake mushroom. Dry, lively and fresh with playful tannins on the palate, the citrus notes are reflected along with a lot of fresh umami character. The fruit profile evolves in the glass, becoming more lush and juicy in expression as the wine opens with air, and the finish remains vibrant, crisp, and grippy. A wine that is delectable in its youth, we consider the l’Orange worthy of aging for three to five years. -Winemaker's Notes 

  

93pts - Wine Enthusiast

"This is an extended skin contact blend of aromatic white grapes, including Riesling and Müller-Thurgau. L'Orange begins with orange peel, tangerine, red clover and guava fruit leather aromas. The fun continues with sturdy tannins backing Mandarin orange, anise, butterscotch and green tea flavors. This wine is a stunning match with otoro sushi. Get some."

(Practicing Organic)