Orange, Central Ranges
Sandhi Wines
Sanford & Benedict Sta. Rita Hills 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🍷 — 3 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. — 4 years ago
Denis Jamain (Domaine de Reuilly)
Reuilly Pinot Gris 2018
A Pinot Gris rose from the Loire. Bright apple flavors that mingle with orange-like minerality that linger on the palate deliciously. — 4 years ago
Tablas Creek Vineyard
Dianthus Paso Robles Mourvedre Blend Rosé 2021
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. — 6 months ago
@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 ✨🙌🏻♥️♥️♥️ — 4 years ago
Logan Wines
Weemala Shiraz Viognier 2019
Jästig och tråkigt pepprig inledningsvis. Efter ordentlig luftning klev en angenäm fruktighet fram. Helt ok! — 4 years ago
Bonny Doon Vineyard
Le Cigare Orange Grenache Gris Blend 2023
Not much info these days on the label about the grape varieties used, but it’s fruity, full flavored, an almost viscous body, and it’s orange in color. Not much skin astringency for an orange, but you know all they’ll talk about is the color. Good value though.
The vineyard website suggests a 44.5/25/14/9.5/7 blend of Grenache Blanc, Pinot Gris, Grenache Gris, Orange Muscat and Chenin Blanc, with aromas of stone fruit and citrus with flavors of peach, apricot and citrus peel. Fair enough — 8 months ago
Field Recordings
Skins Chenin Blanc Blend
Lovely easy to drink orange vino! — 3 years ago
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. — 4 years ago
Carmen
Single vineyard old vine Sauvignon Blanc from Central Valley, Chile. This unfiltered, skin contact wine is perfect for ppl who love Orange wine and are okay with a little Volatile Acidity.
Subtly smokey nectarines and peaches, with a lemon squeeze and some thyme. — 5 months ago