Bonny Doon Vineyard, Central Coast (California) 2022

 I have been waiting for an orange wine to come along that I would consider not just a curiosity, but attractive and drinkable.  Apparently it has taken aliens to accomplish the task.  By “aliens" I am of course referring to the famed flying saucer on the label which illuminates this “skin contact wine of the earth.”  It’s peach-y, it avoids leaning into the bruised apple (aldehydic) aromas and flavors that seem to dominate the type, and has a pleasant, rich texture.  Look to mild to medium cheeses as a pairing partner — the friendly price will let you splurge on the cheese.  Contains  80% Grenache Blanc, 10% Grenache and 10% Orange Muscat.