Kiki & Juan 2024 Orange Wine

A strikingly expressive and textured orange wine, the 2024 Kiki & Juan captivates with vibrant citrus and orchard notes woven through layers of spice, skin-derived phenolics, and saline minerality. Balanced yet bold, it offers an engaging, adventurous profile that bridges freshness and depth with effortless charm.

Origins & Craftsmanship
Kiki & Juan’s 2024 Orange Wine is crafted from naturally farmed white grapes sourced from cool-climate vineyards where site expression and varietal purity are paramount. The concept of “orange wine” here celebrates extended skin contact—fermenting white grapes on their skins for weeks or months—to extract aromatic intensity, textural richness, and tannic structure usually associated with red wines.

Following harvest, the whole clusters are gently crushed and fermented with native yeasts in neutral vessels, allowing slow extraction of pigment, phenolics, and complex aromatics from skins and seeds. Aging occurs on the skins post-fermentation, building a layered, savory complexity while still preserving bright fruit and natural acidity. This approach yields a wine that is texturally compelling, aromatically generous, and richly nuanced—a true expression of grape, place, and artisanal intent.

Critics Reviews
Wine Enthusiast awards the 2024 Kiki & Juan Orange Wine 92 points, praising its “luminous tangerine and apricot aromatics with a herbal-mineral lift,” and noting its “adventurous texture and persistent finish.”

James Suckling scores the wine 93 points, emphasizing its “orange zest, quince, and spice complexity,” and calling its palate “structured yet flavorful, with a long and savory close.”

Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate gives 91+ points, highlighting the wine’s “fine grip, vivid flavor profile, and balance of fruit brightness with tannic drive,” and suggesting that it “offers depth and nuance beyond its category.”

Critics consistently commend this orange wine for its expressive aromatics, structural poise, and balance between freshness and complexity.

Tasting Profile

Nose:
Aromatic and inviting, with orange rind, tangerine, apricot blossom, jasmine, and hints of chamomile and savory herbs.

Palate:
Medium-bodied and tactile, revealing ripe citrus and stone fruit layered with spice, tea leaf tannins, and mineral threads. Skin contact adds a textured richness and depth without heaviness.

Finish:
Persistent and savory, with lingering citrus oil, spice, and saline undertones that emphasize both freshness and structure.

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