Winemaker Notes
Aromas of rose petals, jasmine, and notes of citrus blossoms Fruity and full on the palate with rich flavors of grapefruit, banana, green tangerine, and lychee, finishing with a spicy note of ginger. It was fermented in a combination of stainless steel and large format, neutral wood barrels. The portion fermented in stainless steel preserves its intense fruit and bright acidity. The wine aged in barrels for five months and stirred on the lees contributes to the weight and roundness on the palate of this dry wine.
Professional Ratings
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Wine Enthusiast
This wine is lively, fresh with aromas of honeysuckle, melon, peach and dried spice on the nose. Flavors of citrus blossom, honeydew melon and allspice cascade into tangerine rind, bright acidity and a dry, mouthwatering finish. Pair with paella.
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.
Surrounded by redwood forests and often blanketed in chilly, ocean fog, the Anderson Valley is one of California’s most picturesque appellations. During the growing season, moist, cool, late afternoon air flows in from the Pacific Ocean along the Navarro River and over the valley's golden, oak-studded hills. High and low temperatures can vary as much as 40 or 50 degrees within a single day, allowing for slow and gentle ripening of grapes, which will in turn create elegantly balanced wines.
The Anderson Valley is best known for Pinot Noir made in a range of styles from delicate and floral to powerful and concentrated. Chardonnay also shines here, and both varieties are often utilized for the production of some of California’s best traditional method sparkling wines. The region also draws inspiration from Alsace and produces excellent Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris.