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Ambyth & Sons Sauvignon Blanc Skin Contact
Ambyth & Sons Sauvignon Blanc Skin Contact
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The AmByth Estate Sauvignon Blanc Orange Wine (Skin Contact) from the Coquelicot Vineyard in Santa Barbara County, California, is a distinctive, biodynamic orange wine showcasing AmByth’s natural winemaking ethos. Crafted from 100% Sauvignon Blanc grown on sandy soils of shale, sandstone, and granite, this wine is certified organic and Demeter Biodynamic. The grapes are gently foot-stomped and fermented with skin contact for 13 days in Italian terracotta clay amphorae (300 and 500 liters), with one-third pressed and topped off to retain skins during a 10-month aging period, followed by an additional 2 months to settle after pressing. Bottled on a descending moon with no additives, sulfites, fining, or filtering, it uses native yeasts for a pure expression. With a 12.24% ABV (2016 vintage, 139 cases) or 11.9% ABV (2022 vintage, 230 cases), this amber-hued wine displays a light skin-haze effect. Aromas and flavors burst with tropical notes of lychee, kiwi, guava, pineapple, and mango, alongside stone fruit like nectarine, white peach tea, and grapefruit. Its juicy, medium-bodied palate offers slight tannins, balanced acidity, and minerality, with a unique structure far from typical Sauvignon Blanc. Perfect as a standalone sipper or paired with spicy Thai, sushi, grilled fish, or fresh salads, it shines with vibrant, refreshing character
