The result is salmon hued, slightly cloudy, and effusively perfumed; I get lily of the valley, mostly, but also daffodil and apple blossom. The bone-dry palate continues this floral theme, but the skin contact has contributed significant tannic structure, and the wine exits in a flourish of bitter orange peels and cardamom.
The total effect is a nervy frisson of delicate petals, jangly acidity, thirsty astringency, and fruit. It’s quite interesting on its own, but do try it with a bloomy rind cow’s milk cheese — from Vermont, of course.
2017 Iapetus Tectonic Vermont
13.7% abv | $21
