Product Description:
Our winemakers have been experimenting with skin-fermented whites since 2001, and the 2023 vintage is a perfect blend of all their experimentation and feedback from our customers. This wine spent 5 days macerating on the skins before being pressed and undergoing a long, cool co-ferment.
Tasting Notes:
Orange blossom and honeysuckle, with a hint of green tea.
Technical Details:
- 60% Chardonnay, 40% Riesling
- 10.5% Alcohol
- 6 ppm SO2 at bottling
- 3 g/L residual sugar
- VQA Niagara Peninsula
- 2023
Winemaker's Note:
Our goal for this Orange wine is to make it more approachable and fun. By destemming the grapes, cold soaking, pressing slightly before fermentation is completed, racking the wine off the seeds and skins, and bottling it as quickly as possible, we create a wine that is less tannic and harsh, while still retaining the unique characteristics of a skin-fermented white.
Food Pairing Suggestions:
- Whitefish
- Zucchini or green onions on the BBQ
- Creamy cheese on a nice toast
- Eastern European-inspired cuisines like smoked fish and seafood, smoked meats, and pickled vegetables
Serving Suggestions:
- Best served chilled. Ideal temperature: 8-10°C
Frequently Asked Questions
How should I serve Marmalade Pie?
Chilled, 8-10°C. Use a larger universal wine glass so the aromatics can open. Skin-fermented whites benefit from a few minutes of air after pouring.
What food pairs well with Marmalade Pie?
Whitefish, grilled zucchini or green onions, creamy cheese on toast, Eastern European cuisine (smoked fish and meats, pickled vegetables). The slight tannin and aromatic complexity handles bolder flavours than a regular white.
What is orange wine? Is Marmalade Pie vegan?
Orange wine is white grapes fermented on their skins (like a red wine) - that's where the amber colour and structure come from. Ours is 60% Chardonnay and 40% Riesling, macerated on skins for 5 days then pressed. 10.5% ABV. Vegan. VQA Niagara Peninsula, 2023 vintage.
How long will Marmalade Pie keep after opening?
Screw cap - re-cap tight and refrigerate. 3-5 days. The natural tannin structure helps it hold up.
Where can I buy Marmalade Pie?
Direct at the winery, online at traynorvineyard.com (Ontario only), or at select restaurants. Limited release - not at the LCBO.
