Liquid Sunshine

Liquid Sunshine is Kristinus’ playful take on an orange wine from the hills around Lake Balaton. It’s made from mostly Chardonnay with a touch of Pinot Gris (about 80/20) grown on the exposed Parapli and Tavasziföld vineyards in Kéthely, where loam and loess soils with bits of limestone give the wine a bright, clear character.
The hand-picked grapes ferment spontaneously in clay amphorae and large used Hungarian barrels, with several weeks of skin contact and some whole bunches. After that, the wine rests around 10 months on its fine lees. It is bottled unfined, unfiltered and with very low sulphur, so it stays close to the fruit and is suitable for vegans.
In the glass you can expect a deep golden, slightly hazy colour, aromas of apricot, mandarin and orange peel, and a touch of flowers and dried herbs. On the palate it is juicy and dry, with gentle tannins from the skins and a fresh, mouthwatering finish. Serve slightly chilled (12–14 °C) and enjoy now or over the next 4–5 years.