{"id":28663,"date":"2024-04-18T10:15:24","date_gmt":"2024-04-18T17:15:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailyovation.com\/?p=28663"},"modified":"2024-04-18T10:15:42","modified_gmt":"2024-04-18T17:15:42","slug":"napa-the-vice-wines-3-new-orange-varietals-malek-amrani","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyovation.com\/2024\/04\/18\/napa-the-vice-wines-3-new-orange-varietals-malek-amrani\/","title":{"rendered":"Napa Wines Gets Fresh and Funky with The Vice Wines 3 New Orange wine varietals"},"content":{"rendered":"
Napa’s The Vice Wines Gets Fresh and Funky with 3 New Orange wine varietals<\/p>\n
The Vice Wines<\/a> is thrilled to announce the expansion of its Orange Wine Portfolio with the release of five new orange wines.<\/p>\n The portfolio expansion, which includes three brand-new orange wine varietals<\/strong>, marks a significant milestone for The Vice as a Napa Valley wine producer that continuously trailblazes new paths that break from tradition.<\/p>\n Since the 700-case production release of The Vice Orange of Semillon 2020<\/strong>, which was among the very first orange wines to come out of the appellation, the initial increase in orange demand spurred the creation of both Orange of Viognier<\/strong> and The Vice Orange of Gewurztraminer 2021<\/strong>, both of which quickly sold out.<\/p>\n With the growth in market demand experienced by The Vice and the global orange wine market on track to increase significantly, the new Five Orange Wine Portfolio marks a case production increase of nearly 400% and reflects The Vice\u2019s passion for offering variety and wines that are as unique and conversation-starting as they are delicious and eye-catching.<\/p>\n The Vice Five Orange Wine Portfolio includes:<\/p>\n Orange of Gewurztraminer “Brooklynites 5.0”, Los Carneros, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n Nicknamed “Brooklynites 5.0” to honor its initial popularity in the Brooklyn market, The Orange of Gew\u00fcrztraminer 2022 was skin fermented in stainless steel<\/strong> tanks under controlled cold temperature with fermentation stopped before it was fully complete to leave a slight residual sugar<\/strong> in the wine, making it perhaps the most \u201ccrushable\u201d orange wine ever made.<\/p>\n The wine is flamboyant with aromas of roses and lychee<\/strong>, so much so that it is nearly impossible not to put your lips on the rim of the glass and let your tongue twist for a few. 13.7% Alc. SRP: $35.00.<\/p>\n Orange of Viognier, “Pickleball”, Oak Knoll District, 2022\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n The Orange of Viognier, nicknamed \u201cPickle Ball\u201d as a nod to the growing trend of the sports likening to the growing trend of Orange Wine, was skin fermented in neutral French oak<\/strong> barrels, racked once and then transferred back in oak barrels for 14 months of aging<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Bottled unfiltered and un-fined with no sulfites added<\/strong>, this Orange wine exudes settled aromas and flavors of peach, apricot, and almonds. 13.7% Alc. SRP: $38.00.<\/p>\n Orange of Sauvignon Blanc, “Sierra”, 2023, Los Carneros, 2023\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n The Orange of Sauvignon Blanc \u201cSierra\u201d was skin fermented to complete dryness in concrete eggs<\/strong> and was bottled immediately as is.<\/p>\n Fans of the varietal have a little surprise waiting for them\u2026 Full body with a bit of funk<\/strong> that hits the palate like a tropical storm and leaves behind a zingy after-taste that is so true to the varietal. 13.4% Alc. SRP: $36.00<\/p>\n Orange of Albarino, “Sevilla”, California, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n The Orange of Albari\u00f1o \u201cSevilla\u201d was skin fermented in its harvest macro-bins, full cluster<\/strong>, and was gently stomped daily until there was no residual sugar left in the wine.<\/p>\n It was then racked into a stainless steel tank barrels<\/strong> and bottled as is without filtration or sulfites addition.<\/p>\n Currently sporting nectarine, candied ginger, and honeydew expect a floral character<\/strong> to shine through with a little age if it\u2019s not gone before the end of summer. SRP: $38.00<\/p>\n Orange of Chardonnay, “Las Amigas”, Los Carneros, 2023\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n The Orange of Chardonnay \u201cLas Amigas\u201d was skin fermented in French oak barrels<\/strong> and purposely \u201cforgotten” until bottling.<\/p>\n This Orange wine was set in its skins for 4 months and was never racked<\/strong> before bottling, and was bottled without any addition of sulfites. This Orange is doomed to divide and conquer— leaving some very much in love with the style and others with a \u201cnutty\u201d taste in their mouths. Double IPA and sour beer fans please beware, we made so little of this wine for it not to become your nouveau vice. 12.8% Alc. SRP: $65.00<\/p>\nThe Vice 3 New Orange wine varietals<\/h3>\n