Field Recordings "Skins" Central Coast Orange Wine 2024

Vin Chicago: 90 Points

(4/2026) The latest batch of Skins is an entirely fun blend of Chenin Blanc (32%) Malvasia Bianca (14%), Pinot Gris (12%), Pinot Blanc (11%), Vermentino (10%), Trousseau Gris (9%), Albariño (4%), Sémillon (3%), Verdelho (2%), Picpoul (2%), Colombard (1%) and Gros Manseng (1%) - 12 different grapes! America's greatest value orange wine gives surprisingly layered flavors of white raspberry, blood orange, red pepper, spring flowers and exotic spices. It drinks like a skin contact white, with a grippy and taut structure, finishing with juicy yumminess!

Vinous - Eric Guido : 91 Points

(6/2025) The 2024 SKINS opens with a vivid bouquet that recalls sun tea and blood orange. It is sweet upon entry, with a liquid floral concentration that saturates the senses as nuances of apricot and melon swirl throughout. Fresh and medium in length, the 2024 finishes with a hint of candied citrus. Drinking Window: 2025 - 2027.

Wine Enthusiast : 91 Points

(11/1/2025) This brand was an early adopter to the skin-contact trend and remains one of the more serious-minded producers. In this case, a 12-grape blend led by Chenin Blanc produces a slightly copper-hued wine that's full of tangerine and maraschino cherry on the nose, exuding Old Fashioned cocktail vibes. The palate is all about texture and flavors of orange peel and iron.