March 28, 2022 - Heat damaged, undrinkable.
January 6, 2010 - A cloudy, coppery orange, it's a near match for the hue of peach nectar, just not quite so rich and dense to the eye. Likewise, the wine is loaded with peach and apple skin aromas and cidery nuances, which lead to a long, mineral stained finish. With air, more tertiary aromas of sandalwood, saffron and floral tea emerge, along with an intense leesiness that reminds me of the sweetness of fresh-baked whole wheat bread. Though not as tannic as some other extended skin contact wines, Paolo Bea's "Rusticum" for instance, the wine still has a definite textural component that gently grips and undulates across the palate.
July 30, 2009 - Orange Sunshine (skin-fermented white wines) (La Ciccia, San Francisco): Somewhat cloudy. High acidity. Initially difficult, but man did this open up with time in the glass. Layers of flavors, and just great purity to the fruit. My favorite of the flight. (tasted blind)
August 13, 2008 - Natural Wines of Italy (Jug Shop, San Francisco, CA): A touch reduced? (odd for these 'hyper-oxidized' wines) Almost patchouli like nose with incense and mineral notes. Really wild aromatics. Very deep and young tasting, almost monolithic at times. Some vitamin pill flavors as well as orange and gravel. This was tight with a talc-y texture. Seems in desperate need of some time in bottle or decanter. Really unique stuff, but in a closed spot now?
August 3, 2008 - Ah, just closed today...and I wasn't able to save some for another day. Must be patient here.