2022 Maison Noir "New Noir", Oregon, USA

ABOUT THE WINE:

A play on "Orange is the New Black" This is a 'new orange' wine from a black celebrity sommelier turned winemaker. "Northwest Edelzwicker" which refers to a blend of white noble varietals made in Alsace, France, but this time with 22 days' skin contact all co-fermented together in a casual field blend. A fuller bodied amber wine with punch-you-in-the-face aromatics of ripe nectarine, apricot, and honeysuckle, mouthwatering lift, and a dense, satisfying core of himalayan sea salt. 50% Gewurztraminer, 28% Pinot Gris, 12% Riesling, 5% Muscat, and 5% Pinot Blanc.

With Pinot Gris with extended skin contact, the 2022 vintage has a dark pink hue akin to an Italian Rosato.

ABOUT THE PRODUCER:

André Hueston Mack was a celebrated and award-winning sommelier. Mack has been featured in major publications, such as Food and Wine, Wine & Spirits Magazine, The New York Times, Women’s Health, Ebony, and Wall Street Journal, and was awarded the prestigious title of Best Young Sommelier in America by the highly regarded Chaine des Rotisseurs. However, winemaking has always been a dream of his and it came to fruition when he started Maison Noir Wines in Oregon. Now instead of winning awards for his wine lists, he's winning accolades and adoration for his wines.

Maison Noir is founded by sommelier André Hueston Mack in 2007. He incorporate a trademark attitude and personal perspective on wine subculture. The wines are unique and distinctive garage wines, initially created for some of the New York's best restaurants.