2022 Tears of Vulcan

Our 2022 Tears of Vulcan continues the our tradition of bright, structured, floral, spicy, citrusy, firm textured, skin contact orange wine. Composed of fruit from two organically farmed vineyards in the Chehalem Mountains AVA, this wine represents both the limitless characteristics of Viognier, Pinot Gris and Muscat, and the terroir of a specific place, at a specific time. This vintage, the fruit sat on it's skins for 22 days resulting in an electric coral-orange color, firm tannins, bright acid, vibrant pepper, juicy grapefruit, red plum, and a savory long finish. This wine elicits depth and character, unfolding with time and air. Blood orange, fresh basil, sweet lemon, grapefruit pith, and ginger further add to the bounty of flavors and aromas.

Our 2022 Tears of Vulcan was left on the skins for 22 days. All three grapes were aged for 6 months before bottling; The Pinot Gris barrel aged in neutral French oak and Acacia barrels, our Viognier was aged in an Italian clay tank that was made from the company called Clayver in Liguria, and our Muscat was barrel aged in neutral French oak.