Savage Grace
Oak Ridge Vineyard Gewürztraminer
Columbia Gorge, Oregon/Washington, USA
Ok, first off this is the Gewürtztraminer Orange, or an orange wine version with lots of skin contact in the making. Second, it’s on the old side with lots of sediment on the bottom. That said, let’s dance: brownish orange hue, very good clarity but with sediment (yeast, lees, funk we should not dwell on as we partake). Some floral and spice notes in nose, faintly. Dry, lots of skin tannins albeit mellowed, spice, GT fruit and good acidity in mouth. Probably past its peak but still drinkable. Room temp preferred. Hope the winemaker keeps making this one. Also pairs well with a revisit to the original 1998 anime version of Cowboy Bebop.
Ok, first off this is the Gewürtztraminer Orange, or an orange wine version with lots of skin contact in the making. Second, it’s on the old side with lots of sediment on the bottom. That said, let’s dance: brownish orange hue, very good clarity but with sediment (yeast, lees, funk we should not dwell on as we partake). Some floral and spice notes in nose, faintly. Dry, lots of skin tannins albeit mellowed, spice, GT fruit and good acidity in mouth. Probably past its peak but still drinkable. Room temp preferred. Hope the winemaker keeps making this one. Also pairs well with a revisit to the original 1998 anime version of Cowboy Bebop.
Nov 20th, 2021
Despite the Label, this is a delicious wine. Orange candy, cheery, bright acid.
Despite the Label, this is a delicious wine. Orange candy, cheery, bright acid.
Jul 2nd, 2020
Excellent unique. Orange. Really special. Slightly bitter but I love it. So herbaceous and tropical at the same time. So much fun.
Excellent unique. Orange. Really special. Slightly bitter but I love it. So herbaceous and tropical at the same time. So much fun.
Nov 14th, 2019
