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Late Harvest

2009 Russian River Valley Gewürztraminer

The Hook & Ladder Late Harvest Gewürztraminer from the esteemed 2009 vintage showcases the unique character of the Russian River Valley. This delightful white wine presents a beautifully textured mouthfeel that is both luscious and inviting. Its elevated acidity provides a bright and refreshing quality, balancing the wine’s rich sweetness and enhancing its overall complexity. The fruit intensity is both prominent and engaging, with aromatic notes of lychee, rose petal, and apricot dancing gracefully on the palate. The residual sugar contributes to its beautifully rounded profile, creating a delightful dessert wine that pairs perfectly with fruit-based dishes or creamy cheeses. This Late Harvest Gewürztraminer exemplifies the best of the region, making it a true treasure for any wine enthusiast.

Tasting notes:


Lychee

Lychee

Apricot

Apricot

Honeysuckle

Honeysuckle

Region:


Russian River Valley

Prized for its elegant Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, Sonoma's Russian River Valley is one of California's premier AVAs for cool-climate wines. Blessed with the Petaluma Gap—a break in the coastal mountains where chill, foggy air blows in from the Pacific—the valley also benefits from the effects of the Russian River itself. This draws cool Pacific Ocean air inland and creates blanketing fogs that veil the vineyards throughout the chilly mornings. The result is one of the state's longest and coolest growing seasons. Bracing acidity and complex flavors characterize wines from this region, which also includes excellent sparklers made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

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