Plener Spin on Skin 2024

The Amber Frontier – Textural Precision, Dried Apricot, and Pálava Limestone Energy

The "Spin on Skin" 2024 from Vinařství Plenér is Dominika Černohorská's masterclass in skin-contact white winemaking out of Pavlov, Moravia. While orange/skin-contact wines can easily veer into rustic, oxidized territory, Plenér applies the same strict, cold-climate precision used for their classic white cuvées. The result is a beautifully focused, structural amber wine that highlights the active limestone soils of the Pálava Hills while offering a gripping, gastronomic alternative to standard skin-contact styles.

Terroir & Varieties

• The Grape Assembly: The blend focuses primarily on aromatic and high-acid local varieties Pinot Gris and Chardonnay.

• The Soil: Grown on the steep limestone slopes and active chalky loess terraces of Mikulovská, giving the wine a deep saline spine to balance the skin extraction.

Vinification Style

• Maceration: Hand-harvested fruit undergoes a gentle, controlled skin contact lasting several weeks. This extracts a soft amber-gold hue, fine-grained phenolic tannins, and complex herbal aromatics without overloading the juice with heavy, bitter compounds.

• Cellar Work: Spontaneous fermentation driven entirely by ambient yeasts in neutral oak vessels and stainless steel vats. Bottled with minimal intervention, unfiltered, and with minimal sulfur additions to preserve its raw, living energy.

🍷 Tasting Notes (2026 Perspective)

The 2024 vintage showcases a brilliant, high-energy profile where crunchy acidity and fine skin tannins operate in perfect harmony.

• The Nose: Aromatic, Exotic, and Earthy. Opens with an expressive bouquet of dried apricots, orange blossom, and candied citrus peel, backed by complex layers of black tea leaves, crushed sage, wild honey, and a hint of warm baking spice.

• The Palate: Textural, Structured, and Vibrant. The entry is broad and coating, immediately revealing fleshy stone fruit and orange marmalade flavors. It is quickly gripped by a fine, tea-like tannic architecture that gives the mid-palate immense presence and chew, while a driving vein of limestone acidity prevents any heavy, clumsy weight.

• The Finish: Snap-Dry, Savory, and Mineral. Concludes on a long, bone-dry note, leaving a mouth-watering trail of bitter orange oil, dried herbs, and a persistent, saline chalkiness that cleanses the palate.

📋 Technical Snapshot

Pro Tip

The dual structure of "Spin on Skin"—combining the refreshing acidity of a white with the tannic grip of a light red—makes it an exceptionally versatile pairing option for tricky or rich dishes.

• The Bistro Match: Superb alongside aged sheep or goat cheeses, roasted root vegetables with herbs, or savory mushroom tarts.

• The Spiced Table: One of the rare wines that excels next to aromatic spices. Outstanding with North African tagines, herb-heavy Middle Eastern spreads, or mild pork curries.

• The "Nordic" Match: Serve cellar-cooled (11–13°C) in a broad burgundy glass next to Hot-smoked Salmon (Lämmin savulohi) or Roasted Duck Breast (Ankanrinta) with wild lingonberries. The fine skin tannins and citrus-peel acidity slice effortlessly through the rich fish and duck fats, elevating the savory, smoky notes of the dish.