A lesser known and very fun expression of orange wine from Swick! The Sauvignon Blanc still has the aromatics you expect and gripping acidity, but it has added funky freshness from the time on the skins.
Pairing Suggestions: Heavier Fish, Tapas, Roasted Chicken
Oregon, USA
Type: Orange | Vintage: 2019 | Sulfites: Minimal | Alcohol: 12.5% | Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc | Production: Organic | Style: Food, Hype Juice, Complex
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.