{"product_id":"2023-contact-natural-orange-riesling-columbia-valley-usa","title":"2023 Contact Natural Orange Riesling, Columbia Valley, USA 🇺🇸","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"831\"\u003eSome orange wines are built around funk.\u003cbr data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"775\"\u003eOthers are built around freshness with just enough grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"1351\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"877\"\u003e2023 Contact Natural Orange Riesling\u003c\/strong\u003e feels like the second kind — an orange wine that stays welcoming, bright, and easy to drink while still giving you that skin-contact texture that makes the category interesting. It is an \u003cstrong data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1154\"\u003eorange wine fermented on the skins\u003c\/strong\u003e, with aromas of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1215\"\u003epear and peaches alongside nutty accents\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a palate showing \u003cstrong data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1263\"\u003esoft, refined texture\u003c\/strong\u003e with a strong core of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1312\"\u003emelon and citrus fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1805\"\u003eThat profile makes a lot of sense for a skin-contact Riesling from Columbia Valley. The fruit sounds generous and lifted, while the texture stays refined rather than aggressive. A wine that leans more toward freshness and drinkability than heavy tannin or oxidative intensity. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"1829\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"1829\"\u003eWhat It Feels Like\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1831\" data-end=\"1944\"\u003eThink spicy noodles, snacky dinner food, and a bottle that gets people curious without making them work too hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"2436\"\u003eWhat makes this wine appealing is the way it seems to balance fruit and texture. Pear, peach, melon, and citrus give it a very open, friendly entry point, while the skin-contact fermentation adds a little grip and depth. \u003cstrong\u003eS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2202\" data-end=\"2230\"\u003eoft and refined texture\u003c\/strong\u003e is important here — it suggests an orange wine that feels polished rather than wild. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2438\" data-end=\"2454\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2438\" data-end=\"2454\"\u003eIn the Glass\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2456\" data-end=\"2543\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2456\" data-end=\"2469\"\u003eAromatics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2469\" data-end=\"2472\"\u003ePear, peaches, and nutty accents. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2545\" data-end=\"2660\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2545\" data-end=\"2555\"\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2555\" data-end=\"2558\"\u003eMelon and citrus fruit with a soft, refined orange-wine texture. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2662\" data-end=\"2847\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2662\" data-end=\"2673\"\u003eTexture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2673\" data-end=\"2676\"\u003eSoft and polished, with skin-contact structure that feels more graceful than grippy. This is a summary of the published tasting note. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2849\" data-end=\"3064\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2849\" data-end=\"2859\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2859\" data-end=\"2862\"\u003eFresh, citrusy, and lightly savory, with fruit and subtle texture carrying through the close. This finish summary is my interpretation based on the verified review. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3066\" data-end=\"3093\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3066\" data-end=\"3093\"\u003eWhy We Love This Bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3095\" data-end=\"3341\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3095\" data-end=\"3134\"\u003eOrange Wine That Stays Easy To Love\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3134\" data-end=\"3137\"\u003eThe strongest thing in the published note is the wine’s \u003cstrong data-start=\"3193\" data-end=\"3218\"\u003esoft, refined texture\u003c\/strong\u003e. That makes this feel like a very approachable entry point into skin-contact whites. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3343\" data-end=\"3609\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3343\" data-end=\"3367\"\u003eRiesling Brings Lift\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3367\" data-end=\"3370\"\u003eEven under skin contact, the fruit profile stays in a bright, juicy lane — pear, peach, melon, citrus — which helps the wine feel energetic rather than heavy. That is my interpretation from the review. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3611\" data-end=\"3895\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3611\" data-end=\"3646\"\u003eA Great Bottle For Bold Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3646\" data-end=\"3649\"\u003eThe combination of fruit, citrus, and light orange-wine texture should make this especially good with spicy or savory dishes. That pairing guidance is my recommendation based on the verified flavor profile. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3897\" data-end=\"3913\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3897\" data-end=\"3913\"\u003ePair It With\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3915\" data-end=\"4022\"\u003e• Spicy noodles\u003cbr data-start=\"3930\" data-end=\"3933\"\u003e• Thai curry\u003cbr data-start=\"3945\" data-end=\"3948\"\u003e• Roast carrots with yogurt and spice\u003cbr data-start=\"3985\" data-end=\"3988\"\u003e• Salty snacks\u003cbr data-start=\"4002\" data-end=\"4005\"\u003e• Fried chicken\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4024\" data-end=\"4177\"\u003eThese are my pairing recommendations based on the wine’s skin-contact texture, soft fruit, and citrus\/melon core. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4179\" data-end=\"4198\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4179\" data-end=\"4198\"\u003eTechnical Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4200\" data-end=\"4557\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4200\" data-end=\"4209\"\u003eWine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contact Natural Orange Riesling\u003cbr data-start=\"4241\" data-end=\"4244\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4244\" data-end=\"4256\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023\u003cbr data-start=\"4261\" data-end=\"4264\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4264\" data-end=\"4275\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Columbia Valley, USA\u003cbr data-start=\"4296\" data-end=\"4299\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4299\" data-end=\"4309\"\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Riesling\u003cbr data-start=\"4318\" data-end=\"4321\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4321\" data-end=\"4331\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orange wine \/ skin-contact Riesling\u003cbr data-start=\"4367\" data-end=\"4370\"\u003eThese core identifiers are supported by the published 2023 review, though I did not locate a full official winery tech sheet in the search results. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4559\" data-end=\"4800\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4559\" data-end=\"4574\"\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4574\" data-end=\"4577\"\u003eThe wine is described as an \u003cstrong data-start=\"4605\" data-end=\"4652\"\u003eorange wine that was fermented on the skins\u003c\/strong\u003e. I did not find additional verified public details on vessel, maceration duration, or élevage for the 2023. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4802\" data-end=\"5008\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4802\" data-end=\"4811\"\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light-Medium\u003cbr data-start=\"4824\" data-end=\"4827\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4827\" data-end=\"4841\"\u003eStructure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft texture · citrus-melon fruit · subtle skin-contact grip\u003cbr data-start=\"4902\" data-end=\"4905\"\u003eThis structural summary is based on the published tasting note. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5010\" data-end=\"5116\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5010\" data-end=\"5028\"\u003eFlavor Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"5028\" data-end=\"5031\"\u003ePear · Peach · Nutty Accents · Melon · Citrus \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5118\" data-end=\"5186\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5118\" data-end=\"5134\"\u003eDrink Window\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"5134\" data-end=\"5137\"\u003eNow–2028.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West Seattle Wine Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46213665063100,"sku":"267","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0746\/8505\/5164\/files\/2023ContactNaturalOrangeRiesling_ColumbiaValley_USA.webp?v=1776535014","url":"https:\/\/the-world-s-cellar.myshopify.com\/products\/2023-contact-natural-orange-riesling-columbia-valley-usa","provider":"The World’s Cellar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}