Grown on sandy loam soils in the Columbia Valley at an elevation of 1600 ft. Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, and Verdelho were fermented separately with 14 days of skin maceration. From Joe Swick himself, this wine is “very smashable”!
Pairing Suggestions: Brunch, Sushi, Salad
Oregon, USA
Type: Orange, Piquette | Vintage: 2020 | Sulfites: Minimal | Alcohol: 8.7% | Varietal: Verdelho, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon | Production: Organic
Producer Profile
Joe Swick is a 5th generation Oregonian winemaker who captures the true taste of the Pacific Northwest through his wines. Joe sources his grapes from organic, biodynamic and sustainable vineyards in Oregon and Washington. After years of traveling and harvesting in various pockets of the world, such as Piedmont, Portugal, and Tasmania, Joe returned to Oregon to start his very own label in 2013. He embraces the minimal approach when making his wines such as using native yeasts, aging in old barrels and adding minimal sulphur during bottling—only when absolutely necessary. While Joe started out with a focus on making Oregon Pinot Noir, he now has explored many other grape varietals and experiments with different techniques during élevage.