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Southbrook Vineyards Vidal Orange Wine 2015

Ontario V.Q.A., Canada

Community Score: 4.4/5
Community Reviews: 2

Price: $29.95
Organic wine

Sweetness: Dry
Alcohol: 9.1%

Drink: 2016-2018

Bottle size: 750 ml
Winery: Southbrook Vineyards

Greg Hughes rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

This is not a wine made from oranges - despite the name and appearance. Orange wine is a trendy new technique where a white grape is macerated and treated like a red grape varietal to create a full, intense flavour and aromatic profile.
Paul DeCampo hints that he and others at Southbrook feel this is how Vidal naturally wants to taste.
Slightly turbid (a little cloudiness never hurt anyone). Burnt orange/gold in colouration.
The aromas are intensely redolent of Manzanilla (mustard seed, nuts, and flor).
The extra skin contact ensured that there is still structure. Pleasant acidity keeps it fresh. Papaya, cantaloupe, app,e skin, lemon zest, and some lactic notes. This is very compelling.
The flavours are a little fruitier than the aromas. Much more on the apple and citrus zest. Grapefruit, and an autolytic/lactic note.
An experimental oddity for Niagara. I would like to see it clarified, but that is always a bit of an issue for orange wine.
This wine is organic, biodynamic, and an intensely complex flavour experience. Pair it with pungent food. Tapas or chili roasted cashews come to mind...

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