Gewurztraminer Vendanges Tardives

2010 Alsace Gewurztraminer

The Huber Meyer Gewurztraminer Vendanges Tardives from the 2010 vintage is a stunning white wine that hails from the renowned Alsace region. Known for its luscious profile, this Gewurztraminer showcases an opulent body that envelops the palate with rich, textured layers. Its high acidity adds a vibrant freshness, perfectly balancing the wine's inherent sweetness. Expect a prominent fruit intensity with alluring notes of lychee, rose petal, and tropical fruits, which are characteristic of this varietal. The wine demonstrates a delicate softness in its tannins, allowing for a smooth and refined mouthfeel. This off-dry beauty captivates with its aromatic complexity and lingers delightfully, making it an excellent choice for pairing with various dishes or savoring alone.

Tasting notes:

Lychee

Baking Spice

Honeysuckle

Flavor profile:

Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium Full

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Medium Sweet

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Low

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:

Peking Duck, Grilled Chicken, Indian and Thai Curry

Region:

Alsace

Lying on the border of France and Germany between the Vosges Mountains and the Rhine River, Alsace is unique among French wine regions. Ninety percent of all its wines are white, and they are labeled by variety rather than appellation. The region's production is evenly split between aromatic dry Riesling full of citrus and peach notes, spicy Gewürztraminer with characteristic rose and lychee flavors, full-bodied Pinot Gris with a hint of honey and intense Muscat that tastes of orange blossom. Most of these are labeled AOC Alsace, but there is also a small amount of Grand Cru wine from 51 specially designated vineyards. In this region, you will also find Crémant de Alsace, a wallet-friendly sparkling wine usually made from Pinot Blanc. AOC (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée) is the most prestigious of the quality tiers within France’s wine classification system. AOC-designated wines must follow multiple different rules on a broad range of topics. Wines are regulated on the appellation, varietal inclusion, production methods, alcohol levels, vineyard planting density and age of the vineyard.

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