L'Orange Natural
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2019
Varietal
Schönberger
Appellation
British Columbia
Vineyard Designation
40 Knots Estate
Harvest Date
September 11 2019
Sugar
20 Brix
Acid
9.9 T.A.
pH
3.33
Aging
Amphora
Bottling Date
May 19 2019
Residual Sugar
0
Alcohol %
10.8
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Minimum intervention and extended aging in amphora result in outstanding aroma. Grapefruit and orange bitters leap out of the glass, followed by an intriguing dry and complex palate. Subtle tannin adds texture and complexity to this aromatic and food-friendly wine. Naturally vegan friendly and gluten free.
Vineyard Notes
Terroir - Salish Sea: Soils consisting of sandy gravelly marine over
sandy gravelly morainal leading to schistic clay at 12-16' depths.
Elevation sloping 3° seaward. Hot to moderate day temp, cooling at
night from the ocean breeze. Very mild winters, seldom reaching
below 0°C.
Farming: VSP (Vertical Shoot Position)/cane pruning (single and
double cane). Sustainable farming methods, no synthetics and
minimum organic certified products used.
Production Notes
Wine Making: Schonberger whole berry, no crush, gentle punch
downs in Amphora, terracotta from Florence, Italy. On skins for 3
months. No malolactic ferment. No additions and S02 levels below
20mg/l. No acid added, natural PH. Native fermentation, no yeast
added. No finning, no filter, minimal effective sulphites.
Food Pairing Notes
Versatile food pairings. Hard cheeses, charcuterie, roasted almonds, citrus glazed poultry.
Production
180 cases
Other Notes
John Schreiner
40 Knots L’Orange 2016 ($36.90 for 1,132 litres). This wine is made with Schönburger grapes fermented with wild yeast in an amphora. The wine remained in contact with the skins for three months. The wine has a lovely orange hue and aromas of mango and orange. It has flavours of orange peel and spice. The finish is dry. 90.
Product Reviews
Danika McDowell
(Feb 11, 2022 at 9:49 AM)
My absolute favourite wine in the Comox Valley. This is what I treat myself (and my friends) to on special occasions!! Natural wine making processes means there is never any hangover effects. Keep making this amazing wine.