Some traditional fining agents can contain egg whites or casein (a protein found in milk) that can be used to remove tiny particles of sediment in a wine that cannot be removed by filtration during the fining process. The winemakers either leave the particles to sink naturally to the bottom of the wine, or use non-animal fining products usually bentonite, a form of clay or pea protein.
Since 1998, Battle Creek Cellars has reflected the rugged elegance, pioneering spirit and unconventional sensibility that makes Oregon unique. In Unconditional, they’ve curated fruit from some of the most exciting vineyards in the state to create a wine that compromises nothing in quality and enjoyment.
Alc. 13.0% by Vol.
Brioche aromas of flint, honey, and asian pear create the first impression of this 2020 Pinot Gris. Rich mid palate flavors of mandarin orange and pear fade into a lengthy salted parmesan finish.
13.8% Alc. by Vol.
The three components for the 2021 Kubli Bench Amber - vermentino, riesling and roussanne - were grown and harvested with the intention to make this skin-fermented "orange" or amber wine. Riesling provides ample aromatics to the final blend, along with a surprising amount of structural tannins. Skin-fermented vermentino adds richness, depth and spice, while roussanne brings fruitiness, acidity, and additional layers of phenolic texture.
Because they are being grown for amber wines, we performed extra leaf removal on these vines in the vineyard to allow for more sun penetration into the fruiting zone, further developing the skin tannins of the grapes. These grapes were then harvested at slightly riper sugar levels with significantly enhanced phenolic development as compared to the same grapes harvested for a white wine.
50% Vermentino, 40% Riesling, 10% Roussanne
12.8% Alc. by Vol.
Shiba Wichern Cellars strives to make balanced and subtle wines that represent Oregon’s unique viticulture, only producing small-lot handmade wines. 2018 production was about 900 cases (15 tons).
Shiba Wichern makes red, white and rosé wine from Pinot noir, Auxerrois and a tiny bit of Pinot gris. They perform their own vineyard management, because it is that important to the final wine quality believing in absolute minimal chemical intervention in the cellar. Wild yeast, low SO2, no fining, filtering or additions unless absolutely necessary!
12.7% Alc. by Vol.