Nerthus Kelley Fox Wines 2019

Skin contact alert from a female forward thinking and uber talented winemaker - Kelley Fox. Kelley Fox Wines was founded in 2007 by Kelley Fox and father Gus Stearns. Small production, biodynamic, native yeasts, their wines are highly regarded and sought after. Her experience stem from her stints with the likes of Torii Mor, Hamacher, Eyrie and influence of their wines stretch back to 10 years with Scott Paul Wines. Her love for Oregon grew with her experiences which is why she decided to branch out on her own and make her own wine. This is a kickers winemaker and so are their wines.

Named after the Norse goddess of prosperity, fertility and peace. A bled of Early Muscat and Gruner Veltliner. First the Muscat undergoes 12 days of skin contact and the Gruner 6 days. They are then pressed, blended and in small 1.5 ton opentop fermented to dryness. After malolactic fermentation, the blend is aged for 7 months in stainless steel.

Nerthus Kelley Fox Wines 2019

Willamette Valley, Oregon

Blend: 60% Gruner Veltliner ad 40% old vine Early Muscat

12.5%abv

Pours into the glass a medium gold color

Swirl and stone fruits, honey, orange blossom, citrus and minerals and fresh spring grass.

Sip and you are greeted right away with the honeyed apricots and peaches, tangerines, orange blossom, marmalade, grass, rhubarb pie, elderflower and lemon curd leads into a white pepper finish. It’s a bone-dry, unique wine with a pleasant medium all aroundness in body, acidity and intensity.

It’s clean, fresh, lithe and elegant. This would be a great introduction for someone who isn’t familiar with skin contact wine.

Pair with your beautiful garden or a dish of Asian Five Spice Cod, Zucchini Thyme Farroto basil Thai chicken or Vietnamese Spring Rolls.