This retails for about $22 in the US. (Curiously, the 2007 on the winery's website costs nine Euros, but other American shops are selling various vintages – exact same label – for $20 or so). The nose is mostly peach driven.
Fairly simple, peach and golden apple dominate, with a touch of vanilla, spice, and a fine balance of sugar and acid.
A very Gewurzy finish – a sort stewed, spiced apricot quality lingers for quite a while.
Alsace is known for making dry whites, but this is the second we've had from the region that has been rather sweet. A decent wine, but outrageous at $22. If you're in Europe and will be paying nine Euros then it may be worth a whirl, but I can't get behind this.
Score - 82
My wife and I love Geurztraminer. She prefers the sweeter styles and I love the dry ones. Regardless, there are so many good Gewurzs out there at $10-$15, that I am not sure I would ever get excited paying $20+ for one.
ReplyDeleteI tend to agree - once you start getting into the high priced (non-dessert) Rieslings and Gewurzs, things get a little weird with the flavor profiles.
ReplyDeleteYea, a "meh" Gewurtz for $22.00. Not worth the effort or cash. Thanks for the heads up!
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