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2022 Vermentino
Ingredients: Estate Biodynamic Organic Grapes, minimum effective sulfites
Nutritional Information: per 5-ounce serving, 116 calories, sugar 0.3 grams, fiber/fat/protein 0
Technical Information: 13.1% alcohol, RS 2.1 g/L, TSO2 49 ppm, pH 3.27, TA 5.8 g/L
Unfined and Unfiltered - Vegan Friendly
Packaging: Bottle Weight: 467 grams, no capsule, corks origine by DIAM, tree-free labels
Press:
99 Points - BevX.com - “We have been a fan of the Troon Vermentino since first tasting their 2014 vintage — now they are flirting with perfection. It was clear then, and remains certain now, that the climate and soils in Oregon's Applegate Valley is ideal for growing grapes like Vermentino.”
93 Points - “Hidden Gem Selection” The Wine Enthusiast “This exhilarating wine smells like a Sicilian lemon grove under a midafternoon sun. There's also aromas of a salty sea breeze and crushed granite dust. The lithe and lean palate suggests tangerines and a flavor similar to either green tea with lemon or a cup of yerba maté. Either way, the wine's acidity will snap you out of the doldrums.” — Michael Alberty
Outstanding. 94 Points - Jeff Kralik “Responsible bottle (462g; 1lb 0.3oz). DIAM10 closure. I have written a ton about Troon, I have visited, even stayed over night on the property, and thus I confess as a full-blown lover of the winery and the wines. Having said that, I do try to keep my reviews of the wines honest. Troon used to call this wine Rolle (the French name for Vermentino) and I applauded them for that, being the Francophile that I am. But they switched to the more widely known term a few years ago and I Rolled with it (yeah, I went there). Well, this might be the best iteration of Troon’s interpretation of the variety thus far. Rich, layered, intense, and nuanced, it is all there. Exotic, tropical, and citrus fruit all compete on the nose with a seashell-like salinity, and a bit of acacia flower for good measure. The palate is rich, as I mentioned, round, and textured, but there is also a driving acidity that brings it into a near impeccable balance, all leading to a lengthy finish. Yowza. And Whoa!”
92 Points - Paul Gregutt - “ Sporting a pretty new label design depicting a chamomile blossom, this minimal intervention biodynamic wine is fresh, brisk, detailed and lively. Scents of wild herbs and wildflowers add a rustic country touch, while the palate brings fresh, compact flavors of lemony citrus rind and yes, chamomile tea
92 Points - Catherine Fallis Master Sommelier
90 Points - Vinography - “Palest yellow-gold in the glass, this wine smells of candied lemons and grapefruit zest. In the mouth, bright lemony grapefruit and green apple flavors have a juicy zing thanks to excellent acidity. There might even be the faintest hint of salinity in the finish of this wine. Quite tasty.”
90 Points - Vinous - “The 2022 Vermentino lifts from the glass with a spicy blend of lime zests and crushed green apples. This opens with a pleasant inner sweetness and crisp orchard fruits, taking on lovely floral perfumes toward the close. It finishes classically dry and bright with a lingering Granny Smith crunchiness.”
2023 Vermentino
Ingredients: Estate Biodynamic Organic Grapes, minimum effective sulfites
Nutritional Information: per 5-ounce serving, 121 calories, carbohydrates 2.3 grams, sugar 0.3 grams, fiber/fat/protein 0
Technical Information: 13.7% alcohol, RS 1.9 g/L, TSO2 50 ppm, pH 3.28, TA 5.7 g/L
Unfined and Unfiltered - Vegan Friendly
Packaging: Bottle Weight: 467 grams, no capsule, corks origine by DIAM, tree-free labels
Nate Wall's Winemaker Notes
Vermentino continues to be my favorite white variety at Troon. Despite the obvious differences between the Applegate Valley of Southern Oregon and the Italian island of Sardinia in the Mediterranean, Vermentino wines from both locations share much in common. Throw that our vermentino hits the ripeness bullseye each year during harvest season, with the acidity, sugars, and flavors all ripening at exactly the right time - this lets me know that Vermentino loves growing at Troon Vineyard.
Our 2023 Vermentino was harvested on the morning of September 23, 2023. After making the short trip from the vineyard to the winery, 60% of the fruit was loaded directly into the press, while the remaining 40% was foot-treaded and allowed to soak on skins for a few hours before being loaded into the press. After pressing, the juice was settled for approximately twenty-four hours before being barreled down to neutral French oak barrels for fermentation.
As with all wines from Troon, no additives, acid or sugar adjustments, enzymes, or sulfur additions are used at crush. Primary fermentation occurs spontaneously with indigenous/native yeasts and bacteria. The barrel ferments in our cellar are cool and very slow, typically taking several months to complete their primary fermentation, finally finishing when the cellar starts warming up in the spring. During this time, malolactic fermentation also occurs spontaneously. Usually, one hundred percent of the malic acid is converted to lactic acid, giving the wines a richer, rounder mouthfeel, which is also enhanced by the extended time spent on their primary lees. After roughly six months in barrel, this wine was racked to a tank for blending, where it received a small sulfur addition before being bottled unfined and unfiltered.
