Beverage of the Week (BOW)
Troon Vineyard Kubli Bench Amber Applegate Valley 2019
Product Story
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.
Brand Story
Troon Vineyard started quietly over four decades ago when Dick Troon planted vineyards in Southern Oregon. He sold grapes to local wineries but soon discovered that the best business decision was to create his own wines. He converted his barn to a winery and slowly built the brand until he sold the winery to his friend Larry Martin in 2003. Today, Troon Vineyard is owned by Dr. Bryan White and Denise White. The Whites along with Craig Camp, general manager, and winemaker Nate Wall lead the innovative wine making efforts at Troon. Nate has extensive winemaking experience in the Willamette Valley and brings a nuanced, almost Pinot Noir approach to winemaking. Craig is a wine industry veteran with a sharp palate, encyclopedic knowledge of the wines of the world, and relentless energy. Troon offers a wonderfully diverse selection of varietal wines and blends ranging from Malbec to Grenache and Vermentino to name just a few. Beginning with the 2018 vintage the fruit utilized by Troon was farmed 100% organically and biodynamically. All Troon wines were crushed by foot, fermented with only native yeasts with no additives of any kind. If you are seeking unique wines with style and gusto you need to get acquainted with Troon Vineyard.
Tasting Note
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.
How to Serve
Serve chilled as a great aperitif or serve alongside ceviche, escabeche, or a your favorite curry.
Price: $ 30
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