Freddy R. Troya

9.1

Gérard Bertrand – Orange Gold – 2023
Vin de France – France 🇫🇷

Overview
A thoughtfully crafted orange wine made from a blend of 40% Chardonnay, 30% Grenache Blanc, 15% Viognier, 10% Muscat, and 5% Gewürztraminer. This is a cerebral, texture-driven expression that leans into aromatic intensity and phenolic structure rather than immediate approachability.

Aromas & Flavors
Honeysuckle, ripe peach, and orange peel lead the profile, followed by roasted almonds and subtle spice. A gentle grapefruit-like bitterness adds lift, while floral and exotic notes from Muscat and Gewürztraminer bring complexity.

Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied with a distinctive textured grip. Light tannic astringency from skin contact gives structure, balanced by fresh acidity. The interplay between softness and phenolic tension keeps the palate engaged throughout.

Food Pairings
Glass noodles with vegetables and shrimp, Mediterranean dishes, roasted poultry, spiced cuisine, or dishes with umami depth. A strong performer at the table.

Verdict
A fascinating and layered orange wine that rewards attention. This wine can be an acquired taste when enjoyed on its own, but truly shines when paired with food. A true “thinking wine.”

Did You Know?
Orange wines are made by fermenting white grapes with their skins, similar to red wine production, extracting tannins, color, and structure rarely found in traditional white wines.

🍷 Personal Pick
A wine that keeps your brain really busy, in the best way. Pair it with food and it absolutely shines. — a month ago

Ted

9.2

One of the very few benefits of a lot of snow is just to bury your bottle in it. Delicious cuvée I think there is 5 grapes involved. Some citrus, fresh flowers. Bring it on — 5 months ago

with Jeni

Chris

9.2

Perfect to sip in the late summer sun by the pool. The notes of apricot are a delightful, refreshing surprise. — 4 years ago

with Chris

Hermes Cuello

9.1

Klein Constantia Vin de Constance 2015 is a legendary South African natural sweet wine, crafted from Muscat de Frontignan. Rich and opulent, it offers layers of honey, apricot, orange peel, and exotic spice, balanced by vibrant acidity. Lusciously sweet yet fresh and elegant, with a long, refined finish. — a month ago

Bien B

9.4

Peaches/lychee/citrus/electricity. This stuff never gets old. — 3 months ago

Robert Swart

8.9

Orange color, dry with notes of peach, grapefruit, mango, with a touch of grapefruit pith. — 9 months ago

Zack Hall

9.1

Very brown but good apricot, tea, light tannins good with fish tagine — 3 years ago

Tegan Marriott

8.9

Uchi sushi in Austin TX! Enjoyed the pairings from the dayboat scallop starter,lobster coconut curry negi dare, cashew,bluefin,unagi,& even went with our seasonal sundae! — 2 months ago

Brian Hearty

9.2

2022. Love this wine with oysters and umami rich seafood dishes. Second time having this vintage and loved it even more tonight! — 3 months ago

Tom Nguyen

9.3

Fruity and acidity balanced blast — 3 years ago