{"product_id":"catch-release-middle-child-24","title":"CATCH \u0026 RELEASE Middle Child  '24","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCATCH \u0026amp; RELEASE Middle Child '24 is a vibrant, skin-contact orange wine from Catch \u0026amp; Release Wines, a small Sonoma-based producer known for handmade, low-intervention California wines that prioritize freshness, acidity, and drinkability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis 2024 release is a field-blend style orange wine made from \u003cstrong\u003eRiesling\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eChenin Blanc\u003c\/strong\u003e sourced from organic vineyards across Northern California:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiesling from a wildlife-rich site in Dry Creek Valley (above Lake Sonoma)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChenin Blanc from a limestone vein in San Benito County\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChardonnay from Ukiah off River Road\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe winemaking is thoughtful and minimal:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Chardonnay sees 14 days of skin fermentation in stainless steel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiesling and Chenin Blanc get a short 2-day maceration (foot-trodden) before pressing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe wine then ages 10 months in a mix of stainless steel and neutral oak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt's bottled \u003cstrong\u003eunfiltered\u003c\/strong\u003e with only a touch of SO₂ and native yeast fermentation throughout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe result is a silky, savory orange wine at \u003cstrong\u003e12.7% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e with beautiful texture and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eOn the nose: \u003cstrong\u003efresh apricots\u003c\/strong\u003e with a kiss of \u003cstrong\u003eflinty caramel\u003c\/strong\u003e. On the palate: layered and textured, offering notes of \u003cstrong\u003epeach blossoms\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003etangerine\u003c\/strong\u003e, white flowers, and bright, \u003cstrong\u003elife-affirming acidity\u003c\/strong\u003e. It has racy citrus energy, subtle phenolic grip, and a clean, refreshing finish that makes it both food-friendly and great on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A La Carte","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50793015640350,"sku":null,"price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/5266\/6398\/files\/IMG_8047.heic?v=1776290717","url":"https:\/\/alacartelaguna.com\/products\/catch-release-middle-child-24","provider":"A La Carte","version":"1.0","type":"link"}