2009 Mythopia clockwork orange

Mythopia's Clockwork Orange is an avant-garde natural Pinot Noir from Romaine & Hans-Peter Schmidt's biodynamic Valais vineyards in Switzerland's Alps, at 700-900m on calcareous-schist soils. Whole-bunch macerated 6 months in tanks, then aged 4-5 years in neutral oak, it's unfiltered, zero-sulfur, yielding vivid orange hues with wild strawberry, blood orange peel, alpine herbs, spice, and grippy tannins. Textured yet fresh, funky complexity suits charcuterie or fusion HK dishes; ~$109 avg price marks its cult status. Perfect for TH Wineshop's Jura-like naturals, drawing experimental international collectors.