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'O' Eola-Amity Hills Riesling
Eola - Amity Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
Herbal and savory, completely dry, some bitter orange but overall very little fruit, phenolic bitterness. Very interesting wine, but not my favorite
Herbal and savory, completely dry, some bitter orange but overall very little fruit, phenolic bitterness. Very interesting wine, but not my favorite
1 person found it helpfulApr 19th, 2019
David had this 5 years ago
David had this 5 years ago
1 person found it helpfulFeb 27th, 2019
Only skin-fermented Riesling in the Western Hemisphere? Riesling white peach notes meld with classic "orange" notes of apricot jam, bitter orange and perfume. A bit of kaffir lime? Incisive texture, great balance overall. Very clean for an orange wine. @Bobby Gilbane where are you man?
Only skin-fermented Riesling in the Western Hemisphere? Riesling white peach notes meld with classic "orange" notes of apricot jam, bitter orange and perfume. A bit of kaffir lime? Incisive texture, great balance overall. Very clean for an orange wine. @Bobby Gilbane where are you man?
1 person found it helpfulApr 16th, 2017
Likely one of the first, if not THE first, full skin-contact, real "amber" wine iteration of domestic Riesling on the market. Simultaneously rich and concentrated yet full of vibrancy and energy. Rich nose of dried apricot and bruised nectarine, wet slate, and orange blossom and jasmine, with more subtle tones of chai tea and classic Riesling petrol. Palate echoes the nose with a just bit more emphasis placed on mineral intensity, plus a slight phenolic bitterness. Dry; acid is medium (+), body is medium but with lovely texture from phenolic extraction and fine lees aging in neutral barrel. Medium (-) intensity of fine grained tannins. An impeccable, intriguing wine, and I hope that Bill continues to make "orange" Rieslings such as this because they're a splendid example that shows that Riesling is certainly a fine candidate for the extended skin contact treatment.
Likely one of the first, if not THE first, full skin-contact, real "amber" wine iteration of domestic Riesling on the market. Simultaneously rich and concentrated yet full of vibrancy and energy. Rich nose of dried apricot and bruised nectarine, wet slate, and orange blossom and jasmine, with more subtle tones of chai tea and classic Riesling petrol. Palate echoes the nose with a just bit more emphasis placed on mineral intensity, plus a slight phenolic bitterness. Dry; acid is medium (+), body is medium but with lovely texture from phenolic extraction and fine lees aging in neutral barrel. Medium (-) intensity of fine grained tannins. An impeccable, intriguing wine, and I hope that Bill continues to make "orange" Rieslings such as this because they're a splendid example that shows that Riesling is certainly a fine candidate for the extended skin contact treatment.
1 person found it helpfulJan 15th, 2017
Skin fermented. Interesting stuff, almond and apricots, good acid. Not sure this is my jam.
Skin fermented. Interesting stuff, almond and apricots, good acid. Not sure this is my jam.
1 person found it helpfulDec 12th, 2016If you have not enjoyed this wine yet, find it ASAP.
If you have not enjoyed this wine yet, find it ASAP.
1 person found it helpfulJan 14th, 2016In full disclosure I have enjoyed few orange wines (think white wines of white of grey grapes that have macerated on their skins like a red wine would in terms of length of skin contact). This however is from squeaky clean Riesling that has spent a month or so on its skins until November and even so is pure and clear, citric and textural, with chirpy tannins, marmalade and apricot pastry. Even the next day it resonated round the whole palate and if anything rocked its back into its orange structure. Delicious and one of a kind.
In full disclosure I have enjoyed few orange wines (think white wines of white of grey grapes that have macerated on their skins like a red wine would in terms of length of skin contact). This however is from squeaky clean Riesling that has spent a month or so on its skins until November and even so is pure and clear, citric and textural, with chirpy tannins, marmalade and apricot pastry. Even the next day it resonated round the whole palate and if anything rocked its back into its orange structure. Delicious and one of a kind.
Sep 3rd, 2015
Interesting and savory as an orange wine, but not seeing the Riesling through the skins.
Interesting and savory as an orange wine, but not seeing the Riesling through the skins.
Feb 29th, 2020
Another old post....skin con Ries. From Tofino.
Another old post....skin con Ries. From Tofino.
Mar 17th, 2019