Description

We’re thrilled to introduce our inaugural skin contact orange wine, crafted by the talented winemakers at Whistler Wines. This unique blend features 51% Semillon and 49% Riesling, grown using organic and biodynamic practices at the Heysen Estate property. While skin contact wines are not a new concept, they’ve experienced a resurgence in popularity among forward-thinking wine enthusiasts. The wine boasts a bouquet of peach, mandarin peel, and ruby grapefruit, while the palate offers delightful minerality and tension. The natural acidity of the Riesling and texture from the Semillon produce a burst of citrus flavors, reminiscent of grapefruit pith and brown lime. The wine’s hazy appearance is due to a no fining and no filtration philosophy, resulting in sediment settling at the bottom of the bottle. You can choose to drink it cloudy by shaking it up, or decant it by pouring each glass slowly. It’s a perfect aperitif, best served at approximately 12-14 degrees. This wine is already delicious, but it’s worth noting that it will continue to develop over the next few years.