Pray Tell Wines Skin Contact 'Orange' 2023

From New York to Sonoma to the Willamette Valley, Tom Caruso has spent years working with some amazing winemakers, farmers, and mentors. With a head full of ideas and a desire to explore his own creativity, he started Pray Tell Wines - where he continues to nurture his earnest curiosity of fermented grape juice. If you love an orange wine that doesn't feel like one, this one is for you!

Varietal: 70% Pinot Gris from the Chehalem Mountains, and 30% Chardonay from the Eola-Amity Hills AVA. Varying degrees of skin contact across both varietals, ranging from 24 hours up to three weeks - the light orange color is vibrant in the glass. Aged in a mixture of stainless steel and large format, neutral French oak barrels for five months.

Tasting Notes: This skin-contact Pinot Gris/Chardonnay combo has a shockingly pink hue and a deeply dry, tannic, and sensual vibe. Rich citrus fruit and light red berries bookmark the aromatic profile and lead to complex flavors and a structural balance on the palate. Fresh & elegant, this is your new go-to Summer wine.