At first taste, they seem like duds. But give them a chance – as with difficult music or strong cheese – and they might they grow on you
‘Some wines are satisfying from the first sip … then there are wines that make you wonder if something has gone badly wrong.’‘Some wines are satisfying from the first sip … then there are wines that make you wonder if something has gone badly wrong.’ome wines are satisfying from the first sip. There are reds that are immediately smooth, silky, velvety: attracting adjectives associated with luxuriant comfort and ease.
Other extreme wines deal in high levels of sweetness or acidity . Then there’s the alcohol content and sheer syrupy mass found in certain styles of California zinfandel and Australian shiraz. Orange wine’s tannins can shock the unprepared: “What’s this red-wine-like texture doing in a wine that looks like an old white?” This well made, well priced example has a little of that but not too much grip and it’s combined with creamy apricot and subtle bitterness. A great starter example for the style.