November 2024 - Orange Club

Škrlet

Baked apple, honey blossom, and clove on the nose, with flavors of peach, marmalade, and crystallized ginger, balanced by bright acidity.

Vintage:

• 2022

ABV:

• 12%

Funky Scale:

Mostly Funky

Style:

Region:Moslavina, Croatia

Ivan Kosovec is a winemaker from Popovača in Croatia’s Moslavina region. He and his family own 3 hectares of vineyards, focusing on the indigenous Škrlet grape, along with Chardonnay, Zweigelt, Frankovka, and Pinot Noir. Ivan practices organic viticulture, using minimal copper and sulfur, and no synthetic chemicals or fertilizers. In the cellar, he follows a non-interventionist approach, fermenting with indigenous yeasts and avoiding additives like enzymes or fining agents. His wines reflect the terroir and his commitment to purity, with minimal sulfites added. Ivan’s philosophy, rooted in organic principles, has been unchanged since his first great vintage in 2011.

Malvazija Istriana

Aromas of white flowers, peach, and pineapple, with a touch of green tea and a balanced texture.

Vintage:

• 2022

ABV:

• 13%

Funky Scale:

Middle of the Road

Style:

Region: Istria, Slovenia

Meet Marinko Rodica, a man whose journey from car mechanic to passionate winemaker is as inspiring as the wines he creates. In 1998, Marinko decided to pursue a new chapter in life, turning his vision into reality by founding the Rodica family winery. What started as a dream quickly flourished, and by 2008, his winery was not only growing 60,000 vines but was also certified organic—a true testament to his commitment to sustainability. Fast forward to 2012, and Marinko completed a cutting-edge, energy-efficient wine cellar, further solidifying his dedication to environmentally conscious winemaking. Today, the Rodica estate thrives with 15 hectares of vineyards, primarily planted with Malvasia and Refošk, two grapes that perfectly capture the essence of the region. What makes Marinko stand o

Gewürztraminer

Wild berries, floral notes, with a touch of salinity and refreshing acidity, finishing with hints of white pepper and spice.

Vintage:

• 2022

ABV:

• 13%

Funky Scale:

Middle of the Road

Style:

Region: Alsace, France

The Goepp family vineyard, founded in 1950, is now led by brothers Clement and Sylvain, who blend tradition with a fresh, organic vision for Alsatian wine. Their vineyards, certified organic since 2020, stretch across Barr, Bernardswiller, and Heiligenstein, showcasing Alsace’s treasured varietals like Riesling, Pinot Gris, Muscat, and the rare Klevener de Heiligenstein. With vines aged 30 to 60 years and harvested by hand, they craft wines without additives, letting the grapes’ natural purity shine. In their cellar, modern tanks sit beside century-old foudres, embodying their respect for tradition and commitment to the future of Alsace.

Trebbiano

Lively citrus and green apple flavors with hints of peach, a delicate floral aroma of elderflower or chamomile, and subtle spice notes of white pepper and ginger.

Vintage:

• NV

ABV:

• 10.5%

Funky Scale:

Mostly Funky

Style:

Golu Golu

Region: Abruzzo, Italy

With 23 hectares, all of their production is designed to respect the natural cycles of the olive trees, vineyards, horticultural crops and the animal breeding. Crop rotation, natural fertilization, and free range animal grazing are Agricola Cirelli’s “techniques” of production.