The 2024 Valli Vineyards The Real McCoy Orange Wine is a distinctive skin-contact Pinot Gris from Gibbston in Central Otago, New Zealand. It shows mandarin, apricot and yellow stone fruit with tangerine peel and subtle savoury notes. Extended skin contact gives the wine its orange hue as well as additional texture and structure.
On the palate, it is textured and dry, with bright acidity and fine fruit-derived tannins. Mandarin, apricot and citrus pith are joined by subtle lees and stony mineral characters, leading to a fresh, gently grippy finish that gives this orange wine plenty of definition.
Ben’s Recommendation:
At Wine More Cellars, this is a great choice for drinkers looking to explore a structured, food-friendly orange wine with freshness and fine tannins. Enjoy now or over the next few years and pair with grilled salmon, roast chicken, pork, spiced seafood, mushroom dishes or aged cheese.
