Wonderwerk Big Orange 2024
2024, California, USA
Wonderwerk Big Orange 2024
Orange Blend
Wonderwerk Wines
Glass
$15Bottle
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$15Bottle
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Profile & Story
Wonderwerk Co. was founded by childhood friends Issamu Kamide and Andrew Lardy, working out of Los Angeles and Gilroy and producing at the Atelier des Savants Fous custom crush facility in Gilroy. Big Orange is a skin-contact blend of eight white varieties: Muscat Canelli 30.5%, Albarino 28.6%, Sauvignon Blanc 16.6%, Chenin Blanc 12.1%, Torrontes 6.7%, Verdelho 2.2%, Alvarinho 2.2% and Verdejo 1.1%. Each variety ferments separately on skins for one to two weeks with twice-daily punchdowns using native yeast, then the blend ages five months in tank and neutral oak. Alcohol 12.5%.
Tasting Notes
A bold amber hue from extended skin contact, with aromas of orange peel, apricot and wildflower plus hints of white tea and spice. The palate shows stone fruit, tangerine and herbal character with honey notes and gentle tannins.
Pairing Recommendation
Excellent with aged cheeses, cured meats or spiced vegetable dishes, and particularly suited to ratatouille or Middle Eastern mezze and roasted eggplant.