Orange, Central Ranges

Bonny Doon Vineyard

Le Cigare Orange Grenache Gris Blend 2023

A lovely, extremely versatile wine. Typical Bonny Doon quality. — 6 months ago

Bonnie Hodur
with Bonnie

Bunnamagoo Estate

Riesling 2023

Delicious. Citrus tastes — a year ago

Cheryl thomson
with Cheryl

Tablas Creek Vineyard

Dianthus Paso Robles Mourvedre Blend Rosé 2021

Shay A
9.1

Last of a 3-pack. Consumed one in ‘22, ‘23 and now ‘24. Holding up well.

42 Mourvèdre/40 Grenache/17 counoise/1 cinsault

I don’t drink much rosé, but when I do, I like the darker/bigger profile, and this achieves that at a really nice price. When compared to the first bottle two years ago, the change is minimal (if at all). This style allows for a bit of age to carry it easily. Deep red-pink in the glass. Aromatics of juicy watermelon and red-gummy fruit (raspberries) upfront as well as some red floral notes. On the palate, it has spiced strawberries, black cherries, and a little blood orange citrus at the finish. If I had more, I’d enjoy over the next year or two.
— 2 years ago

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Eric Urbani

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@David T the pioneer vineyard bringing Rhône varietals to Paso Robles. Definitely check them out if you are visiting, they have a wide variety of reds and whites and a great tasting experience!
Tobin Spratte

Tobin Spratte

This looks very interesting. I'm drinking the lighter 2022 Patelin de Tablas right now, and it's equally complex. I'm also not a major rose drinker, but every now and again you find gems.
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@David T @Eric Urbani : Yes, quite the variety of wines. I’ve enjoyed their Panoplie red quite a bit in the past.
@Tobin Spratte : Yes, I’ve done side by sides with the two rosés before and yours is more Provençal whereas the Dianthus is more Tavel-like.

Jauma

Why Try So Hard Gewürztraminer 2019

WHY BE SO AMAZING JAUMA ✨🙌🏻♥️♥️♥️ — 5 years ago

Logan Wines

Weemala Shiraz Viognier 2019

Jästig och tråkigt pepprig inledningsvis. Efter ordentlig luftning klev en angenäm fruktighet fram. Helt ok! — 6 years ago

Burn Cottage

Central Otago Pinot Noir 2015

Schist, loess, alluvial. Tart red cherry, steeped tea leaves, finished slightly sweet. Med acid, med fine grained tannins. Med+ intensity/finish. Citrusy, native yeast, fermented in vineyard. Blend of Abel, MV6, Dijon clones. 23% whole cluster, 24% new oak. Citrus - blood orange!! — 6 years ago

Grosset

Polish Hill Clare Valley Riesling 2013

Aromas of lemon, lime, mineral and white flowers ( the white flowers from an orange tree) - with a touch of paraffin (TDN). The light to medium bodied palate has intensity. Grown organically in the Polish Hill district of the Clare Valley. Definitely in the top 3 Rieslings in Australia - such purity. — 8 months ago

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Echeverria

ROMI ORANGE SAUVIGNON BLANC

Nice easy drinking orange — a year ago

Brooke Robinson
with Brooke

Tablas Creek Vineyard

Côtes de Tablas Blanc White Rhone Blend 2018

Drinking well at 4 years of age. Viognier, grenache blanc, Marsanne and Roussanne. Silky texture, crisp, medium acidity with lemon skin, white peach, golden apple, white flowers, herbs, wet stone, and beginning to show some dried orange and lemon nuances. Beautiful with salt-roasted fish. Will drink well for another few years. — 3 years ago

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Maturana Wines

Naranjo Torontel 2019

Skin-contact Torontel/Torrontés from very old vines (nearly 80 years old) in Loncomilla, a sub-region of the Maule Valley in Chile. 8 months of skin maceración, hence the intense orange color. Very fragrant, aromas of tropical fruit aromas (guava). Round, complex, smooth — 5 years ago

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Domaine Henry Pellé

Menetou-Salon Morogues Pinot Noir Rosé 2020

Nose has crushed strawberry, Clementine orange slice, yellow raspberry, red raspberry, green table grapes and moist chalk.

Palate has cherry, (light) raspberry, Clementine orange zest, partially dried strawberry, green melon, (light) steely notes and faint salinity. Nice wine, good finish, think this will settle into a greater spot in a couple years.

Quite a fruit forward profile on the nose, this is presently drinking better than the '19, likely closer to the '18 for immediate enjoyment. We generally hold at least a case on most vintages, for consumption 2-3Y past current vintage. The strategy hasn't failed us yet on satisfaction for this bottling.
— 5 years ago

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Timothy Eustis

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Love this wine.
Severn G

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@Timothy Eustis For sure, been a year-round favorite for several vintages 👍
Pinotman /// Andreas

Pinotman /// Andreas

Incredible color

Barboursville Vineyards

Reserve Virginia Barbera 2017

American Son 2020 with Scott White — 6 years ago

Horton Vineyards

Mount Vernon Cabernet Franc 2015

spectacular. black currents. light licorice. red medicine. honey and Bing cherry on the finish. great cab franc. — 7 years ago

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Echeverria

No Es Pituko Orange

I love this bubbly, salty, smokey delight — 9 months ago

Horton Vineyards

Nebbiolo 2019

Comparing a Virginia Neb with and entry level Italian Neb. This Va. one has lots of up front fruit, with a very slight pruney note, not unpleasant. Nice effort. — 10 months ago

Dan CasagrandeAngelo Casagrande
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Dave

Dave

My favorite grape, and I've never ever had Nebbiolo from VA! I'll be on the lookout for that one.

Sandhi Wines

Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Pinot Noir 2014

Sandhi Sanford & Benedict Pinot Noir 2014: Medium-light body. Soft tannins. Medium acidity. Beautiful light red/cranberry color. Delicate perfumed nose with bright red fruits (cherry, strawberry & raspberry). Orange peel. Dried herbs. Earth. Cedar. Smooth easy finish. All in all, I loved, loved, loved this wine. It was drinking perfectly, beautifully balanced and a great representation of the local Sta Rita Hills terroir; felt like I was drinking a Burgundy wine! One of the best Santa Barbara Pinots out there! Happy Sunday Funday! Cheers🍷 — 4 years ago

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Field Recordings

Skins Chenin Blanc Blend

Lovely easy to drink orange vino! — 5 years ago

Epoch Estate Wines

Catapult and Paderewski Vineyards Rosé Blend 2020

Orange pink color. Cherry blossom & strawberry nose. Creamy soft citrus taste with a crisp finish. — 5 years ago

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Momento Mori

Fist Full Of Flowers Red Blend

One of my favorite #orange wines. Hazy, cidery, juicy, totally funky skin contact vibes. Doesn’t suffer from being overly dry like some organes. Stock up for summer as it doesn’t suffer in flavour when it warms slightly on a hot afternoon. — 6 years ago

Domaine de la Côte

Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2012

Solid Pinot cranberry orange. Peppers almond toast — 7 years ago

Jeff Ryan
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