Mommenpop Blood Orange is a California citrus aperitif, bottled at 17% ABV. Mommenpop is a Napa Valley company founded by winemaker Samantha Sheehan with her husband, designer Michael McDermott.
It is made with organic Tarocco and Sanguinelli blood oranges from Murray Family Farms in California; the Tarocco is the sweetest of the blood oranges, with tangy notes of raspberry. About 5,000 pounds of blood and navel oranges go into Mommenpop.
The base wine is a floral, delicate Barbera rosé from Mendocino grapes with long hang times and high acidity, giving it a citrus-like character that supports the oranges.
It smells of hibiscus, burgundy peppercorn and baking spices, and tastes of liquid blood orange peel, wild cherries and red berry compote: refreshing, rich and vibrant, peppery and floral with a subtle warmth.
It is delicious before dinner with olives, during dinner with pasta, and after dinner with salted dark chocolate.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Hibiscus, burgundy peppercorn and baking spices.
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Palate: Blood orange peel, wild cherries and red berry compote.
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Finish: Peppery and floral, with subtle warmth.
Specifications
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Producer: Mommenpop, Napa Valley, California
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Style: Wine-based citrus aperitif
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Base: Mendocino Barbera rosé
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Citrus: Organic Tarocco and Sanguinelli blood oranges, Murray Family Farms
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ABV: 17% (34 proof)
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Origin: California, United States
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Serve Mommenpop Blood Orange well chilled over ice with a twist of orange, or top it with soda water or tonic for a light spritz. Add sparkling wine for a ruby brunch spritz, or use it in place of vermouth in a Negroni or a Manhattan for a citrusy twist. Mommenpop pairs it with olives, salami and dark chocolate with sea salt, and it is lovely alongside a simmering tomato sauce and pasta. Store it in a cool, dry place and refrigerate once opened.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which oranges are used?
Organic Tarocco and Sanguinelli blood oranges from Murray Family Farms in California.
What is the base wine?
A floral, delicate Barbera rosé from Mendocino.
How should I store it?
In a cool, dry place, and in the refrigerator once opened.
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