Winemaker Notes
The 2024 Gewürz has an enticing perfumed, floral nose and initial aromas of mineral and wet stone, along with apple, grapefruit, citrus, rose, tropical lychee, stone fruit and pear. The aromatic floral component of this wine is complemented by the vintage’s bright acidity. In the glass there are spicy flavors of apple, pear and grapefruit. This nice, round wine is balanced by the nice acidity on the finish.
Gewürztraminer, an expressive and aromatically distinctive white grape variety, is considered a noble variety in the Alsace region of France, and produces wonderful wines in the mountainous Alto Adige region of NE Italy. Generally this grape grows well in cooler regions and its natural intensity makes it a great ally for flavorful cuisine such as Indian, Middle Eastern or Moroccan. Somm Secret—Because of a charming perfume and tendency towards slight sweetness, Gewürztraminer makes for an excellent gateway wine for those who love sweet wines but want to venture into the realm of drier whites.
A large and diverse appellation within California’s North Coast AVA, Mendocino is home to several smaller sub-regions—most notably the Anderson Valley. This scenic region, with rolling hills covered in redwood forests as well as vineyards, is one of the world’s top producers of certified organically-grown grapes. Due to wide geographical and climatic variation, a vast array of wine styles can be found here.