Region: Oregon & Washington (Willamette Valley AVA / Columbia Valley AVA)
Grapes: Aligoté, Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer
Body: Medium
Notes: Golden and glowy. Dried apricot, honeysuckle, and tangerine up front, with sun-warmed peach and a savory herbal finish. Like a sunset in a glass with the mall muzak playing.
Pairing: Grilled peach and burrata salad, Thai takeout, spicy noodles, or aged gouda.
Swick "Mallsoft" is a skin-contact orange wine from natural winemaker Joe Swick, based in Newberg, Oregon. Named after the dreamy Vaporwave music subgenre Joe listens to while blending, this cuvée combines Aligoté, Pinot Gris, and Gewürztraminer sourced from organic and biodynamic vineyards across the Willamette Valley and Columbia Valley. Each variety gets 45 days on skins with daily foot-stomping, then is pressed and aged in neutral French oak before blending. The wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered with minimal sulfur — a true expression of Joe's hands-off, grapes-only philosophy. Included in VinePair's 25 Best Orange Wines for 2025 (91 points), Mallsoft is textural, aromatic, and endlessly fun.
Grapes: Aligoté, Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer
Body: Medium
Notes: Golden and glowy. Dried apricot, honeysuckle, and tangerine up front, with sun-warmed peach and a savory herbal finish. Like a sunset in a glass with the mall muzak playing.
Pairing: Grilled peach and burrata salad, Thai takeout, spicy noodles, or aged gouda.
Swick "Mallsoft" is a skin-contact orange wine from natural winemaker Joe Swick, based in Newberg, Oregon. Named after the dreamy Vaporwave music subgenre Joe listens to while blending, this cuvée combines Aligoté, Pinot Gris, and Gewürztraminer sourced from organic and biodynamic vineyards across the Willamette Valley and Columbia Valley. Each variety gets 45 days on skins with daily foot-stomping, then is pressed and aged in neutral French oak before blending. The wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered with minimal sulfur — a true expression of Joe's hands-off, grapes-only philosophy. Included in VinePair's 25 Best Orange Wines for 2025 (91 points), Mallsoft is textural, aromatic, and endlessly fun.
Region: Oregon & Washington (Willamette Valley AVA / Columbia Valley AVA)
Grapes: Aligoté, Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer
Body: Medium
Notes: Golden and glowy. Dried apricot, honeysuckle, and tangerine up front, with sun-warmed peach and a savory herbal finish. Like a sunset in a glass with the mall muzak playing.
Pairing: Grilled peach and burrata salad, Thai takeout, spicy noodles, or aged gouda.
Swick "Mallsoft" is a skin-contact orange wine from natural winemaker Joe Swick, based in Newberg, Oregon. Named after the dreamy Vaporwave music subgenre Joe listens to while blending, this cuvée combines Aligoté, Pinot Gris, and Gewürztraminer sourced from organic and biodynamic vineyards across the Willamette Valley and Columbia Valley. Each variety gets 45 days on skins with daily foot-stomping, then is pressed and aged in neutral French oak before blending. The wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered with minimal sulfur — a true expression of Joe's hands-off, grapes-only philosophy. Included in VinePair's 25 Best Orange Wines for 2025 (91 points), Mallsoft is textural, aromatic, and endlessly fun.
Grapes: Aligoté, Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer
Body: Medium
Notes: Golden and glowy. Dried apricot, honeysuckle, and tangerine up front, with sun-warmed peach and a savory herbal finish. Like a sunset in a glass with the mall muzak playing.
Pairing: Grilled peach and burrata salad, Thai takeout, spicy noodles, or aged gouda.
Swick "Mallsoft" is a skin-contact orange wine from natural winemaker Joe Swick, based in Newberg, Oregon. Named after the dreamy Vaporwave music subgenre Joe listens to while blending, this cuvée combines Aligoté, Pinot Gris, and Gewürztraminer sourced from organic and biodynamic vineyards across the Willamette Valley and Columbia Valley. Each variety gets 45 days on skins with daily foot-stomping, then is pressed and aged in neutral French oak before blending. The wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered with minimal sulfur — a true expression of Joe's hands-off, grapes-only philosophy. Included in VinePair's 25 Best Orange Wines for 2025 (91 points), Mallsoft is textural, aromatic, and endlessly fun.
What is natural wine?
Natural wine is wine made with minimal intervention from the winemaker, using organically or biodynamically grown grapes and without the addition of chemicals or additives such as sulfites. The result is a wine that is unique, expressive, and often has a more complex and nuanced flavor profile than conventional wines. Natural wine is also often associated with sustainable and ethical farming practices, making it a popular choice for those interested in environmentally friendly and socially responsible products.