Aschwin de Wolf

9.5

Aschwin had this 2 years ago

Aschwin de Wolf

8.8

Aschwin had this 3 years ago

with Avi

Aschwin de Wolf

8.8

There is wild and there is WILD. Barrel-fermented / aged, skin-contact wine bottled without filtration and SO2. Cloudy, brownish orange. Nose of volatile acids, bruised apple, nuts, and sherry. Medium-bodied and bone dry. Tart apple, savory, and sherry-like with long, slightly bitter, nutty, finish. After a while it actually drinks as well-integrated and mellow. Not sure if many wine drinkers would recognize this as a wine though. For the adventurous wine drinker. — 5 years ago

Aschwin de Wolf

9.0

Gold and slightly cloudy. Funky, yeasty, and sulphur on the nose, like sticking your nose in a barrel of lambic. There is also something savory going on. Light-bodied and tart. Apricots, grapefruit, and stone, with a short, mildly bitter finish. Fermentation in fiberglass and amphorae give this a relatively clean (i.e. no oak) profile. The tannins will catch up with you later. — 5 years ago

Aschwin de Wolf

8.7

Aschwin had this 3 years ago

with Avi

Aschwin de Wolf

9.4

When oranges wines are a dime a dozen, it is a special moment to drink one as epic as this. Golden brown and translucent. Very sherry-like against the light. There definitely is a sharp acidity but kept in check by aromas of dark fruit, honeyed tea, and an intriguing incense-like note. Taste is smooth and rich with citrus fruits, dried appricot, and a touch of sweetness. Medium-length finish and there is definitely some lingering tannin. This is a skin-contact wine to contemplate that keeps on giving. Very food-friendly, too. — 5 years ago

Aschwin de Wolf

8.8

Cloudy gold. Savory, balsamic, black tea, nutty, and stone fruit aroma. Tart, bruised apple, and pickles. Medium-length finish with mild tannins. Interestingly, this smelled a lot mellower on the second day, like an orange popsicle. I also think I favor consuming this wine a little colder than most orange wines. — 5 years ago

Aschwin de Wolf

8.9

Aschwin had this 3 years ago

with Avi

Aschwin de Wolf

9.2

With just a few days of skin contact under its belt, this wine straddles the line between a rich white and orange wine. Appearance is translucent gold. On the nose this wine is soft and quiet with some subtle citrus, honey, and stone. Dry and light-bodied, with a crisp tart apple and botanical flavor. Finish is on the shortish side with a hint of tannin. Overal a balanced, elegant affair. — 5 years ago

Aschwin de Wolf

8.6

Pale, translucent orange. Bright tropical fruit. Maritime. Minerals and stone. This tastes quite clean for 6 months of skin contact. Light bodied and dry. Tart and citrus fruits. Short finish. Pleasant but not too complex. — 5 years ago