[notes for RB 2019 Gittens Vineyard] Orange wine. Destemmed, 6 months on skin then 6 months aging in emphorae. Ex alnort-robert amphorae. Hazy and orange in color. Jasmine, Gatorade, white pepper, citrus, dried orange candy, sour cherry. High acidity, med tannins, med+ finish. Lovely texture on the palate. — 2 years ago
Exclusively from their vineyards in the northern part of Vinho Verde, Monção and Melgaço. I’ve been there! That’s where I accidentally got up two hours early cause my clock switched to Spain time and I thought that meant I'dn need to get up an hour early. Contacto has a little more skin contact than average, turning up with a slight texture and friendly bitter bite. On the nose, it’s fresh lemon zest, wet stone and whetstone, with a bit of white flower. The palate is utterly thirst-quenching, veering into dried apricot territory and a bit of (as I said above) fun bitterness countering the fruit. It all wraps up with a sluice of salinity. Fun, fun, fun! — 4 months ago
undoubtedly the most complete skin contact i have ever had. it's just all there. thrilling stuff. — 9 months ago
Might be the best bottle of Chardonnay I ever had…. Unique 500 ml bottle…. Perfect with homemade burrito bowl — 2 years ago
Order this when you find it. — 10 months ago
Clay Bullwinkel
Robust skin contact for weeks - array of rich mountain herbs, nuts, tannins. Not a wall flower! — 24 days ago