Havilah 'OGG' Skin Contact 2021
Primary flavours
Apricot
Blood Orange
Peach
Aromatic
Beeswax
Ginger
Orange Blossom
Details
Tangy, zippy and savoury, yet wildly aromatic and lush. The O in the name is for orange...apparent enough from the colour, the GG is for Gris and Gewürztraminer - which it shows off wonderfully. Apricot and pear, ginger and orange blossom. Plenty to enjoy here.
Ricky Evans is the brains and the grunt behind sister labels Havilah and Two Tonne Tasmania. He started his journey in 2013 when he managed to buy, yep you guessed it, two tonnes of Tamar Valley Pinot Noir. From there he has diversified into Chardonnay, sparkling, skin contact, Riesling... and from up and down the length of Tasmania. He makes wines that reflect the varied terroirs of Tasmania, and we're liking the style! Havilah is the sister winery to Two Tonne Tasmania. Wines under this label are an expression of creativity - as Ricky puts it "an outlet for anything that we feel like doing at any particular moment. It is basically anything that isn’t pinot noir, chardonnay & riesling. There is fun stuff, fizzy stuff, orange stuff". We like the sound of that! Ricky also runs a cellar door space, also named Havilah, in Launceston, that is more of a wine bar/bistro that just happens to have his wines. It's a cool space, and fits the groove that wines are in. Overall, this is a smart operation, and certainly one to watch.
Ricky Evans is the brains and the grunt behind sister labels Havilah and Two Tonne Tasmania. He started his journey in 2013 when he managed to buy, yep you guessed it, two tonnes of Tamar Valley Pinot Noir. From there he has diversified into Chardonnay, sparkling, skin contact, Riesling... and from up and down the length of Tasmania. He makes wines that reflect the varied terroirs of Tasmania, and we're liking the style! Havilah is the sister winery to Two Tonne Tasmania. Wines under this label are an expression of creativity - as Ricky puts it "an outlet for anything that we feel like doing at any particular moment. It is basically anything that isn’t pinot noir, chardonnay & riesling. There is fun stuff, fizzy stuff, orange stuff". We like the sound of that! Ricky also runs a cellar door space, also named Havilah, in Launceston, that is more of a wine bar/bistro that just happens to have his wines. It's a cool space, and fits the groove that wines are in. Overall, this is a smart operation, and certainly one to watch.
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Taste Summary
This wine’s tasting notes are leaning towards medium bodied, low sweetness, with medium acidity, very fruity, medium tannins, medium alcohol and some oak.
Specs
Region
Tamar Valley
country
Australia
Grape type
Orange Wine
Wine Maker
Havilah
Alcohol
12.5%
Vintage
2021
Cellar period
3-5 years
Production method
Vegan
State
TAS
Pairing guide
This orange wine from Havilah is a proper delight to the senses, perfectly displaying everything we love about this unique wine style. As for food pairing, we always love orange wines with nutty, earthy flavours; think walnut salads, heritage grains, couscous, and autumnal veggies like sweet potato and squash. Grilled chicken thighs, duck legs, and oily fish like sardines and mackerel will also work very well, especially if cooked with harissa and other Middle Eastern spices.
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Food
Spiced Pork
Roast Turkey
Deep Fried Foods
Grilled Chicken
Tastes
Bitter
Fruity
Unique
Moods
Adventurous
Mood for something different
Seasons
Spring
Cooler Months
Recipe Matches
Wine region
Tamar Valley, Australia
The Tamar Valley, located on the banks that run along the Tamar river on the northern coast of Tasmania, is one of Tasmania’s oldest wine-growing areas. Its cool climate moderated by the river makes it perfect for growing high-quality grapes and producing premium wines. In particular, the region has built a very high reputation for its Pinot Noir, Riesling, Chardonnay, and Sparkling wines which are giving some of the best of Burgundy and Champagne a run for their money. The secret is out, a region that was once humbly flying under the radar is now producing wines that are coveted by wine lovers all around the world.
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