Kabaj
Goriška Brda Sivi Pinot
Goriška Brda, Primorje, Slovenia
For orange wine enthusiasts, the 2012 Kabaj Sivi Pinot, technically a Pinot Grigio, is this intriguing Slovenian example. Extended skin contact followed by full malolactic fermentation and aging in French oak barrique have endowed this wine with it's orange hue. The aromatics are subtle and layered—a fusion of cling peaches, decaying rose petals, and coriander. On the palate, oxidative notes are married to nervy acidity and pleasant, slightly bitter flavors of pear seeds, dried pink grapefruit peal and saline-rich minerality. 12.5% ABV | Sample
For orange wine enthusiasts, the 2012 Kabaj Sivi Pinot, technically a Pinot Grigio, is this intriguing Slovenian example. Extended skin contact followed by full malolactic fermentation and aging in French oak barrique have endowed this wine with it's orange hue. The aromatics are subtle and layered—a fusion of cling peaches, decaying rose petals, and coriander. On the palate, oxidative notes are married to nervy acidity and pleasant, slightly bitter flavors of pear seeds, dried pink grapefruit peal and saline-rich minerality. 12.5% ABV | Sample
4 people found it helpfulApr 3rd, 2016
2011. Salty with caramelized brown sugar. This was great with starters and after dinner. Very versatile and interesting.
2011. Salty with caramelized brown sugar. This was great with starters and after dinner. Very versatile and interesting.
2 people found it helpfulMay 5th, 2014
Sooooo good. Brown butter cake orange wine. Orange #3
Sooooo good. Brown butter cake orange wine. Orange #3
2 people found it helpfulApr 9th, 2014(15.5/20) Розовое вино с ароматами малины, брусники, красной смородины и мяты. Относительно высокая кислотность и мягкие таннины. Любопытное, но всё же не слишком захватывающее вино.
(15.5/20) Розовое вино с ароматами малины, брусники, красной смородины и мяты. Относительно высокая кислотность и мягкие таннины. Любопытное, но всё же не слишком захватывающее вино.
1 person found it helpfulJul 17th, 2016A great to drink orange wine really is barely an inch removed from rose in color . Not a stunning one but has that great liminal quality that the style guarantees. Slovenia.
A great to drink orange wine really is barely an inch removed from rose in color . Not a stunning one but has that great liminal quality that the style guarantees. Slovenia.
1 person found it helpfulMay 10th, 2016
Orange wine, spicey, molasses, tannins
Orange wine, spicey, molasses, tannins
Jun 22nd, 2016
Skin-contact PG, came out screeching but settled into a long couple of fascinatingly delicious days. Musk-anointed with a seaside view; vixen-y right into a clever wink. Goddamn...
Skin-contact PG, came out screeching but settled into a long couple of fascinatingly delicious days. Musk-anointed with a seaside view; vixen-y right into a clever wink. Goddamn...
May 14th, 2016
Beautiful. All components effortlessly in equilibrium. Hard to do with this style of wine. Excessive skin contact. Weighty but doesn't linger except in all the good ways.
Beautiful. All components effortlessly in equilibrium. Hard to do with this style of wine. Excessive skin contact. Weighty but doesn't linger except in all the good ways.
Apr 27th, 2016Falling in love with this style of wine. So delicious.
Falling in love with this style of wine. So delicious.
Nov 4th, 2015