September 2022 | Orange Club
Welcome to the September Orange Club from MYSA Natural Wine!
A note from our founder:
Happy Spooky Month! There's never been a more appropriate time to drink orange wines and we have some special/fun ones for you this month! We've been waiting literally 8 months for Stay Brave to arrive and it was worth the wait! We also have Gnarly White, a pretty crazy aged orange from SA too. Where's Linus is a great look at Viognier with skin contact and Drago's Macerato is a WOW that I recommend cellaring if you have the will-power (I do not lol).
-Holly Berrigan - Founder, MYSA Natural Wine
- Stay Brave - Testalonga
- Macerato - Sergio Drago
- Orange - Where's Linus
- Gnarly White - Three Foxes
- Wine Evaluation Sheet
Stay Brave - Testalonga
Swartland - South Africa
Description:
A lighter orange with from chenin with notes of green apple, tropical citrus, white flowers, ginger and mineral accents on the note. It tastes fresh and expressive and is perfect with lighter foods or white pasta.
Pairings: Grilled Fish, White Pasta, Octopus
Serving Temperature: 45°- 49°
About Testalonga
TESTALONGA is owned by Craig & Carla Hawkins. In 2015 they purchased a farm on the slate soils of the northern mountains of the Swartland called Bandits Kloof. The first vineyards were planted in 2018 on Bandits Kloof, the focus of the farm being Mediterranean grape varieties. They strive to make wine from grapes and nothing else.Macerato - Sergio Drago
Macerato - Sergio Drago
Sicily - Italy
Description:
A refreshing golden-orange natural wine that is light, crisp, and not too fruity. It is good to sip alone or can go well with salty foods, some cheese, or citrus fruits!
Pairings: Caper Salad, Hainanese Chicken, Sautéed Prawns
Serving Instructions: 45°- 49°
About Sergio Drago
Sergio Drago is slowly becoming one of the most popular winemakers in the northwestern area of Sicily. He's creating fresh new wines that are becoming the star of the show. Currently, Sergio had two hectares in Alcamo, located between Marsala and Palermo. This area is essential in the growth of the native Sicilian grape, Catarratto. The wines are organic and no intervention is made in the cellar and vineyard.
Orange - Where's Linus
California - USA
Description:
A light orange wine that sits on the skins for 12 days prior to pressing and then rests in stainless steel barrels. Fresh and bright with floral notes!
Pairings: Summer Salads, Sandwiches, Fish
Serving Temperature: 45°- 49°
About Where's Linus
Born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Chris Christensen never thought winemaking was an actual career path for people who weren’t born into a winery or vineyard until he went on a wine-tasting trip to Sonoma during his Junior year at Stanford. Although originally fueled – as Chris himself admits – by the idea that knowing a thing or two about wine might impress girls, Chris’ curiosity about wine quickly turned into a real passion.
Gnarly White - Three Foxes
Primorska - Slovenia
Description:
Blend of Clairette Blanche and Semillon from 70+ year old vineyards. The Clairette spend 6 months on skins before being pressed. The Semillon is pressed off immediately after harvesting. The result is a low alcohol, high acid wine with great depth and concentration from the extended skin contact. A wonderful, playful balance between acid, fruit, and tannin.
Pairings: Seafood, White Meat, Tapas
Serving Temperature: 45°- 49°
About Three Foxes
The Three Foxes are naturally made wines from the Swartland region north of Cape Town. Grapes are sourced from some of the most exciting vineyards of this region and the focus lies with Syrah and mediterranean grape varieties. All natural ferments, no new wood, no enzymes, no filtration not fining - these wines are a pure expression of their vineyard sites.
Wine Evaluation Sheet
Want to have some fun evaluating and taking note on your wine? Check out our natural wine tasting sheets we made special for the club!
