2022 Swinging Bridge #003 Amber

Tom Ward's skinsy sensation. Some creative, boundary-pushing stuff out of the Orange region.
4.0
Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars
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This is Tom Ward's latest go-round on the experimental #003.

He's refining the style every year, with each vintage increasing in smashability and seeing a little less wildness. This is not quite as 'out there' as the earlier releases but the intent to create a textural yet vibrant skin-contact white wine remains the same.

This is a blend of Riesling, Pinot Gris and a tiny touch of Gewurztraminer. The fruit spent some time on skins, all the fruit was co-fermented and then spent three months in old wood prior to bottling. No additions made during the making, the wine bottled totally unfined and unfiltered with just a little sulphur to keep it sturdy.

Our Amber- a unique, skin-contact white blend is back with bright, tropical characteristics, textural elements and beautiful acid structure. Within our winery lie barrels holding innovative parcels of fermenting and maturing grape juice. As a part of our Hashtag Range, this wine aims to showcase a point of difference and challenges the traditional conventions of winemaking. This unique cool climate blend combines Riesling (55%), Pinot Gris (35%) and Gewurztraminer (10%) fermented on their skins, to capture and combine their texture, structure and stunning aromatics. It is unfiltered and unfined and so a fine deposit or haze may be present.

Region: Orange, NSW
Blend: Riesling (55%), Pinot Gris/Grigio (25%), Gewurztraminer (10%)
ABV: 11.50%
Closure: 750ml
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92 Points - "It has a pale copper tinge of Pinot Gris skins, Gewurztraminer-led perfume notes and unmistakable Riesling acidity. Sounds and tastes like a good combo. And it is. Very pretty. All lifted but reserved aromas; rose petals, mandarine skin, musk and cherry blossoms. More: almond essence, fennel and peaches. Delicate texture with talcum powder squeak and sparkle, all driven by firm but not offensive acidity. Plenty of detail. I like that the perfume is just enough, not overly confectionery. It’s an amber wine that embodies some attractive traits of a light, savoury rose." - Kasia Sobiesiak (The Wine Front)

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Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars
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    Bec M.
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    3 years ago
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Such an interesting flavour.

    I didn’t know what to expect from orange wine. The natural yeast brought it more in line with a sour beer or a cider than a wine. I wound up accidentally drinking the whole bottle but barely suffered for it the next day. Will buy another bottle soon.

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    Victoria G.
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    3 years ago
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    Rated 3 out of 5 stars
    Easy and fresh

    Easy to drink. A bit on the fruity side for my taste. But not offensive.

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