Ovum 'Big Salt' Orange, Elkton, Oregon

The 2024 Big Salt "Orange Rose" is a captivating expression of Ovum’s commitment to crafting low-intervention wines that embody their Oregon origins. This orange wine combines the deep history of its basaltic, volcanic vineyard site with meticulous winemaking techniques to create a sensory experience that is both grounded and adventurous. Product Details: Harvest Date: October 9, 2024 Elevation: 1,500 feet Soil: Basaltic/Volcanic Vinifera Composition: 50% Pinot Gris, 50% Skin Contact Big Salt Winemaking: Pinot Gris destemmed into one-ton fermenters with 5 gallons of skin-contact Muscat and Gewürztraminer added. Fermented natively for 7–10 days with daily pumpovers, followed by aging on lees for 5–6 months in neutral barrels. Alcohol: 12.9% Unfined and Unfiltered Sensory Description: This wine exudes a hazy, rose-gold to amber hue and offers a nose that marries the earthy ginger and turmeric notes of skin-fermented Pinot Gris with the tropical vibrance of Gewürztraminer and Musc