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Silk Purse

2008 Umpqua Valley Gewürztraminer

Tastingroom Silk Purse is a delightful white wine crafted from Gewürztraminer grapes, showcasing the unique terroir of Umpqua Valley in the 2008 vintage. This wine presents a light to medium body, which perfectly balances its high acidity, resulting in a crisp and refreshing experience. The fruit intensity is prominent, offering luscious notes of lychee, rose petal, and citrus that dance on the palate. With a dry profile, this Gewürztraminer is exceptionally food-friendly, making it a wonderful companion to a variety of dishes. Each sip reveals the complexity of the varietal, inviting wine enthusiasts to enjoy its exquisite character and finesse.

Tasting notes:


Lychee

Lychee

Apricot

Apricot

Honey

Honey

Region:


Oregon
Oregon

With its rugged landscape and cool Pacific climate, Oregon is one of the world's great modern Pinot Noir regions. The Willamette Valley produces an impressive array of styles across its six AVAs, from fragrantly fruity to lush and complex. This is thanks to a range of terroirs that are eerily similar to Burgundy's in France (Oregon even lies on the same latitude). In fact, major Burgundy producers have set up in Oregon to make wine, including Domaine Drouhin and Louis Jadot. And it is not just Pinot Noir found in Oregon. Other benchmark grapes include Pinot Gris, Chardonnay and Riesling; Cabernet, Merlot and Syrah thrive in the southern AVAs.

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