2022 Modales Wines 'Contact' Orange Wine Fennville

Winemaker Notes: “Contact” is an estate grown Amber Wine made with native yeast and bottled without filtration. This wine is a blend of Rkatsiteli (pronounced “rah-CAT-su-telly”) and Pinot Blanc. Both of these grapes are white with flecks of red. Winemaker Andrew Backlin lets the fresh pressed juice sit in contact with a the colorful skins until the wine takes on a copper (or amber) hue. This wine is an absolute joy to drink, brimming with fresh orchard fruit flavors. There is great energy in the glass, with a focused finish that is perfect for spring fare. Modales remains one of our favorite Michigan producers, and a great place to visit the next time you’re in Fennville. But what really makes us excited about this wine is that this gorgeous wine label was created by our own Rockford Wine Steward, Mikayla Brown!