Schuchmann Wines Mtsvane Vinoterra

The wine in the glass is orange, like liquid rust (extended maceration). The nose is super funky, oxidized and aromatic. Orange rind, nutty caramel, quince past and something like sherry/vin jaune. In the mouth, the fruit jumps, and the acid too. There's a faint sherry quality. And a coppery metallic element (reminds me of Joly's terroir signature in the Coulée de Serrant vineyard). The finish is hazelnut and river stones. This is probably more interesting than good.

Natural Wines of Italy (Jug Shop, San Francisco, CA) : Some oxidative notes with peach and medicinal/tincture nose. Lots of clay/earth/mineral flavors. Sort of tasted like it was produced in amphorae (duh) with the clay like flavors. Citrus and orange flavors in the mouth. Quite different with a more rustic/tougher feel. Interesting stuff.