Ryme 'His' Las Brisas Vineyard Carneros Vermentino Orange Wine 2023

In Short

Vermentino from Carneros fermented on its skins, offering stone fruit and dried apricot with the textured grip of an amber wine.

Quick Facts

• Region: Carneros, California
• Vineyard: Las Brisas Vineyard
• Variety: Vermentino
• Style: Orange wine
• Best For: Adventurous white wine drinkers, food-focused meals

Why We Stock It

Orange wine has moved beyond novelty into genuine territory, and this Vermentino shows why. Skin contact on a white varietal gives the wine structure and complexity you would expect from a red, but with the freshness and stone fruit character that made you love white wine in the first place. It rewards curiosity and works beautifully at the table.

Tasting Profile

The extended skin contact creates an amber-hued wine with the texture and tannin grip of a red wine but the brightness of a white.

• Aroma: Stone fruit, dried apricot, white tea, subtle spice
• Palate: Honey, mineral undertones, textured and almost tannic
• Structure & Finish: Dry, persistent finish with pleasant grip and elegant length

Winemaking

The wine is fermented on its skins, a technique that extracts color, tannin, and phenolic compounds from the grape solids. This extended skin contact creates the amber color and adds the textural depth and grip that define orange wines. The result bridges characteristics of white and red wine production.

Serving & Pairing

Serve between 50 and 55 degrees Fahrenheit. No decanting needed. Try it with roasted chicken, shellfish preparations like clams or mussels, or hard cheeses such as aged Gruyère. The wine's tannin and mineral character pair naturally with foods that sit between delicate seafood and richer proteins.

The Estate

Ryme is a California winery working with fruit from established vineyards including Las Brisas in Carneros. The house focuses on distinctive white and natural wine styles, often experimenting with fermentation techniques that bring out the complexity of individual vineyard sites.

Terroir

Carneros sits at the cool southern edge of the Napa Valley, where morning fog and afternoon winds from the San Pablo Bay keep temperatures moderate and hang time long. The region produces some of California's most elegant Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays, and its cool climate suits Vermentino well, allowing the grape to develop ripe fruit flavors without losing acidity or mineral character. Las Brisas Vineyard sits on the valley floor with well-draining soils that encourage balanced ripeness.