{"product_id":"minimum-colossus-of-harry-skinsy-sauv-b-2023","title":"Minimum 'Colossus of Harry' Skinsy Sauv. B 2023","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"282\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"56\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eThe Colossus of Harry – Skin-Contact Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/strong\u003e is an interesting and increasingly popular \u003cem data-end=\"122\" data-start=\"100\"\u003enatural\/skin-contact\u003c\/em\u003e take on Sauvignon Blanc from \u003cstrong data-end=\"169\" data-start=\"152\"\u003eMinimum Wines\u003c\/strong\u003e in the \u003cem data-end=\"209\" data-start=\"177\"\u003eGoulburn Valley\/Nagambie Lakes\u003c\/em\u003e region of \u003cstrong data-end=\"243\" data-start=\"220\"\u003eVictoria, Australia\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"301\" data-start=\"284\"\u003eWhat It Is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1108\" data-start=\"302\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"509\" data-start=\"302\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"509\" data-start=\"304\"\u003eMade from \u003cstrong data-end=\"340\" data-start=\"314\"\u003eSauvignon Blanc grapes\u003c\/strong\u003e, but \u003cem data-end=\"351\" data-start=\"346\"\u003enot\u003c\/em\u003e like your typical crisp, zippy white — it’s a \u003cstrong data-end=\"419\" data-start=\"398\"\u003eskin-contact wine\u003c\/strong\u003e (often likened to \u003cem data-end=\"460\" data-start=\"438\"\u003eorange or amber wine\u003c\/em\u003e styles). \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"710\" data-start=\"510\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"710\" data-start=\"512\"\u003eThe wine spends time fermenting \u003cem data-end=\"560\" data-start=\"544\"\u003eon grape skins\u003c\/em\u003e (about 10–12 days), which extracts extra texture, flavour and complexity — much more than a usual white wine. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"914\" data-start=\"711\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"914\" data-start=\"713\"\u003eAfter skin contact, it’s \u003cstrong data-end=\"779\" data-start=\"738\"\u003ebasket pressed into older oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowed to undergo \u003cstrong data-end=\"832\" data-start=\"800\"\u003efull malolactic fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e, and aged \u003cstrong data-end=\"854\" data-start=\"843\"\u003eon lees\u003c\/strong\u003e for several months. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1108\" data-start=\"915\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1108\" data-start=\"917\"\u003eIt’s bottled \u003cstrong data-end=\"962\" data-start=\"930\"\u003ewithout fining or filtration\u003c\/strong\u003e and with \u003cem data-end=\"990\" data-start=\"972\"\u003every low sulphur\u003c\/em\u003e, giving a slightly hazy look and richer texture typical of natural wine styles. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1132\" data-start=\"1110\"\u003e Tasting Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1154\" data-start=\"1133\"\u003eExpect a wine that’s:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1503\" data-start=\"1155\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1249\" data-start=\"1155\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1249\" data-start=\"1157\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1179\" data-start=\"1157\"\u003eTextural \u0026amp; savoury\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than lean and citrusy. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1384\" data-start=\"1250\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1384\" data-start=\"1252\"\u003eAromas and flavours of \u003cstrong data-end=\"1343\" data-start=\"1275\"\u003elychee, white peach, green tea, citrus peel and delicate florals\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1503\" data-start=\"1385\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1503\" data-start=\"1387\"\u003eA \u003cem data-end=\"1410\" data-start=\"1389\"\u003esubtle mineral grip\u003c\/em\u003e with a savoury, almost tea-like quality on the palate. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1527\" data-start=\"1505\"\u003e Style \u0026amp; Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1977\" data-start=\"1528\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1774\" data-start=\"1528\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1774\" data-start=\"1530\"\u003eIt’s a \u003cem data-end=\"1565\" data-start=\"1537\"\u003eleft-field Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/em\u003e — not your classic Marlborough gooseberry style, but a more textured, complex drink good with richer foods, Asian cuisine, grilled seafood or even lighter spicy dishes. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1977\" data-start=\"1775\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1977\" data-start=\"1777\"\u003eCritics and tasters have liked its \u003cem data-end=\"1847\" data-start=\"1812\"\u003eexotic fruit and floral character\u003c\/em\u003e, often mentioning notes like \u003cstrong data-end=\"1938\" data-start=\"1877\"\u003enashi pear and citrus acidity balanced by savoury texture\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2001\" data-start=\"1979\"\u003eWinemaking Vibe\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2280\" data-start=\"2002\"\u003eThis wine reflects the \u003cstrong data-end=\"2067\" data-start=\"2025\"\u003e“minimal intervention \/ natural” trend\u003c\/strong\u003e in winemaking — think wild fermentation, skin contact to build structure and flavour, low sulphur, and a focus on terroir and texture rather than bright varietal aromatics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Minimum Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48276701380835,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9568\/6371\/files\/harry1.png?v=1771488351","url":"https:\/\/crookeddrinks.com.au\/products\/minimum-colossus-of-harry-skinsy-sauv-b-2023","provider":"Crooked Drinks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}