Weingut Thoerle, Grauburgunder Orange, 2022

Weingut Thörle’s Grauburgunder Orange 2022 is a distinctive skin-contact white that brings a richer, more textural style to Pinot Gris. Crafted by one of Rheinhessen’s most respected family estates, it offers an appealing balance of freshness, depth, and subtle orange-wine character.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, it typically shows a deep golden to amber hue, reflecting its extended skin contact. The nose is expressive and layered, with notes of dried citrus peel, orchard fruit, herbs, and a gentle nutty spice. On the palate, expect a dry, structured wine with more grip and texture than a conventional Grauburgunder, alongside flavors of ripe pear, apricot, tea leaf, and a touch of savory mineral complexity. It has the concentration to evolve gracefully over a few years, though it is already enjoyable for its vivid, unconventional style.

Production
The grapes come from Thörle’s limestone-rich vineyards in Rheinhessen, where the soils help give the wine freshness and precision. As an orange wine style, the Grauburgunder is likely fermented with skin contact to build color, tannin, and aromatic complexity before being matured to preserve structure and balance.

Food & Serving
Serve slightly cool, around 10–12°C, with dishes that can match its texture and subtle tannin. It pairs especially well with roast poultry, mushroom risotto, grilled salmon, aged cheeses, and aromatic Mediterranean dishes. Decanting for 20–30 minutes can help open up its aromatics.

Producer
Weingut Thörle is a family-owned estate in Saulheim, Rheinhessen, known for precision-driven wines and a strong commitment to terroir expression. The brothers behind the estate have helped elevate the region’s reputation through meticulous vineyard work and careful cellar craftsmanship, earning Thörle recognition among Germany’s leading modern producers.

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