2020 Vinous Obscura 'Kék Bika' Hungarian Red (co-fermentation)
Formerly, our Blaü-Ökör (Blue Ox) the 2020 version got a name change. There were a few people who didn’t appreciate the mix of Hungarian and Austrian language, so since the bulk of this wine is traditional Hungarian grapes, we have changed the name to “Kék Bika” (Blue Bull) .
Our Kék Bika is a co-fermentation of traditional Hungarian grapes that were recently planted in the hills above Forest Grove, Oregon. This mix of grapes is common in many of the famous red wines from Hungary. Some of these grapes are planted in the Northwest for the first time. This has incredible freshness, it screams of blue fruits and a spice that comes from our loess and volcanic soils.
YOU’RE MY BOY, BLUE! 🐂
The 2020 version is a stunner. Just a bit more structure this vintage than the 2019, but still remains fresh. It’s got an incredible deep blue/garnet color, blue fruits, floral aromatics, and a clean refreshing finish. This is a highly enjoyable, easily drinkable red wine. Our Kék Bika is another glimpse into the great potential of these Hungarian red grapes in the dynamic regions within Oregon and the Willamette Valley.
WINE INFO
Appellation: Willamette Valley
Grapes: Traditional Hungarian Red Grapes
Soil: Laurelwood (Loess), Melbourne
Vineyard: REDACTED
Elevation: 425 ft. (129 m)
Harvest Date:
Brix @ Harvest: 21.4
Fermentation: Ambient Yeast
Maturation Vessel: Neutral French Oak
Alcohol (by vol): 11.22 %
Acidity Scale (pH): 3.49
Sulfur (SO₂): 22 mg/L
Fining Agent: Unfined (Vegan)
Filtering Method: Unfiltered
Closure: FineCorkX (99.99% TCA free)
Bottling Date: June 14th, 2021
Release Date: July 27th, 2021
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