Orange Valley, Darjeeling, India
Orange Valley is definitely back on solid ground.
First they blew us away with their extra tippy first flush, then now the autumnals are coming in strong to reset standards that have been tamed in the region in previous years.
This is what it’s about, plenty of character in this SFTGFOP1 grade. First you sip to enjoy that dry, bright, muscatel profile but then as you put down your cup, a unique coating of warmed currants fills the palate. The afters is what you should – nay – must, chase as it is comparable with the likes of aged shou mei, a nod to its Chinese ancestry.
Dry leaves: short and medium auburn leaves
Liquor: light orange colour
Taste: muscatel, woody, bright, excellent juicy afters
Process: fully oxidised
Brewing:
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| 1tbs/6g | 90 |
0:40 |
2:00 |
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