Dormilona Orenji 2023

Grown-up Fanta!

Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc

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Citrus Fruit, Stone Fruit, Mineral, and Herbaceous, Sweet Spice

BODY: Medium -
DRYNESS: Very Dry
ACIDITY: High
TANNIN: Medium
ALCOHOL (%): Moderate (9-12%)

Origin: Western Australia (Margaret River, Swan Valley & More), Australia

Grape Varietals:

Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc

Winemaking:
Natural Winemaking
Extended Maceration

Maturation: 7-12 Months Concrete Tanks

Awards:

WESTERN FOOD PAIRING
Lamb tagine, caramelised vegetables, summer veg pasta

ASIAN FOOD PAIRING
Phad Thai, Sushi, crispy Vietnamese spring rolls

Dormilona

A boutique winery in Margaret River by Josephine Perry, her approach is slow & hands off, allowing terroir & varietal characteristics to shine through. The fruit comes from family owned organic vineyards, and has been a young rising winemaker

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Dormilona Orenji 2023

Grape Varietals & Region: Blend of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc. The organic fruit comes from high-quality vineyards across Margaret River, Australia.

Taste Profile: Dormilona Orenji is a super friendly style of orange wine, the perfect set of training wheels if you're thinking about getting into skin-contact white wines. The blood orange, peach and lemon nose leads you to a subtly chewy and gently textured palate, which is stunningly balanced by a refreshing acidity. Kind of like grown-up Fanta!

Winemaking Process: Hand harvesting of the fruit. Fermentation on skins for 2 weeks in open fermenters and 8 weeks in a giant cement egg before pressing off to barrel and cement eggs for full malolactic fermentation. Racking of the wine, then a touch of sulphur is added to ensure there's no variation or oxidation before bottling. No filtering or fining.

Dry & Yeasty Whites

Open tank fermentation, lees stirring, pumping over and racking can all play a role during vinification, while oxidative aging in allows gradual air contact with the wine. Oak barrels & concrete tanks are most often used for such styles, and the more intense styles are often made under flor

Expect notes of yeasty umami notes, as well as almon, dried apricot, and salinity