2023 Maloof Johan Vineyard Ribolla Gialla White, Van Duzer Corridor AVA, Oregon

This Ribolla Gialla exhibits a medium-bodied profile with vibrant acidity. On the palate, it offers notes of passion fruit, orange peel, and a hint of celery, culminating in a wine that is both refreshing and complex. Aged for 10 months in neutral oak barrels, it maintains a balance between fruit expression and textural depth. This wine reflects their commitment to low-intervention winemaking and showcases the unique terroir of the Johan Vineyard.

Maloof Wines is a collaborative project between Ross and Bee Maloof. Bee Maloof brings a background in the restaurant industry, contributing a keen sensory approach to winemaking. The duo practices low-intervention winemaking, aiming to produce wines that reflect their community and the unique sites they work with.

Ribolla Gialla is a white grape variety originating from Italy's Friuli-Venezia Giulia region. In Oregon's Van Duzer Corridor AVA, the grape benefits from the cool climate and biodynamic farming practices of vineyards like Johan. The Maloofs' expression of Ribolla Gialla offers a New World take on this Old World varietal, emphasizing acidity and a distinctive flavor profile