Two Shepherds "Centime" California Skin-Fermented White Blend 2022

This is the first Centime made from Vermentino and Picpoul and now our first orange Albarino. The Picpoul is from Dunnigan Hills AVA, Vermentino and Albarino from Lodi, all farmed organically. While these two regions have a hot climate, they enjoy a 30–40 degree diurnal shift at night. We picked in August at low brix yielding a wine with great acidity, flavor and depth. The wine has a bright orange, ripe cantaloupe flesh color. Aromas of citrus peel, tangerine, and spice. On the palate, ginger, grapefruit, citrus peel, with soft tannins. Fleshy texture mid palate. The finish lingers with spice and vibrant acidity. A complex wine, that changes over time as it opens, and will continue to develop in the bottle. Drink now or cellar 1-5 years.