The Data

Country   USA

Appellation   Applegate Valley

Varietal   White Blend

Retail Price   $30

ABV   13.3%

Score   4 Stars/92 points

In the Glass

Hazy, medium gold/amber color.

The nose is moderately intense offering scents of quince and lemon curd with supporting notes of lychee, burnt sugar, and sandalwood.

The palate is in substantial agreement with the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of Asian pear, pineapple, wet river stones, and citrus zest. The finish is long and lingering.

Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant yet rich texture.

Cool Factor

A blended orange wine may not be on your shopping list — we get it, most orange wines are simply a novelty act. The Troon orange wines have been a brilliant taste of what this category can offer.

Value Grade

The lovely Troon Amber is a bargain in our estimation delivering complex flavors.

Analysis

Troon Amber is made with a unique blend of 74% Riesling, 16% Vermentino, and 10% Viognier. This unique and tasty wine is Troon's first blended orange wine. Troon has previously offered orange wines made individually from Riesling and Vermentino. Troon believes that they can create an orange wine with greater depth and complexity through blending. The three varietals were harvested and fermented separately with native yeasts on their skins for roughly three weeks. After fermentation the blended wine was rested in seasoned French oak for a period of six months. The Troon Amber is part of their Kubli Bench Series of estate wines. These unique blends will include Rouge, Blanc, Rosé, and the Amber that is featured here. There is an interesting evolution in winemaking at Troon happening right in front of our eyes and grateful palates.

How to Enjoy

Serve chilled as a great aperitif or serve alongside ceviche, escabeche, or a your favorite curry.