Lubanzi "Orange Is" Skin Contact 2024 (750ml)

Lubanzi's 2024 "Orange Is" is a skin-contact Chenin Blanc from Swartland, in South Africa's Western Cape. The winemaking technique, fermenting the white wine in contact with its grape skins, gives the wine its distinctive copper hue and textural depth, setting it apart from conventional white wine production.

Skin-contact whites tend toward broader, rounder mouthfeel and more complex flavor development than their standard counterparts, and this Chenin Blanc follows that pattern. The extended contact imparts tannin structure and oxidative character, making for a wine that sits comfortably between white and orange wine traditions. It's ready to drink now and rewards both casual sipping and thoughtful consideration.