The Austin Winery Skin Contact Vermentino

The Austin Winery Skin Contact Vermentino is a distinctive, small-batch Texas orange wine crafted by The Austin Winery using 100% Vermentino grapes sourced from the high-elevation, sun-drenched vineyards of the Texas High Plains. By allowing extended skin contact during fermentation, this natural wine gains a captivating amber-gold hue and a unique structural character. The expressive nose displays aromas of dried apricot, candied orange peel, wild honeysuckle, and fresh garden herbs alongside a distinct salty, mineral edge. On the palate, it is medium-bodied and tactile, featuring flavors of ripe citrus, kumquat, and subtle stone fruit supported by crisp acidity and fine, subtle tannins that carry into a dry, refreshing finish.

Food Pairing: Pairs wonderfully with grilled prawns, roasted pork tenderloin, Mediterranean mezze platters, saffron paella, fish tacos, and aged sheep’s milk cheeses like Manchego.