2015 Gewürztraminer

Terrace View

New Zealand, New Zealand

Staff pick

Taste the New Zealand take on this classic Alsatian grape

$18.00

Out of Stock

ABOUT THIS WINE

TASTING NOTES

About This Wine

Terrace View

Gewürztraminer

Gewürztraminer (pronounced ga-VERTZ-trah-mee-ner) is a seriously misunderstood grape. While the name is a mouthful, we are so excited to see it popping up in more and more new world regions. This Gewürztraminer comes all the way from the north island of New Zealand—a very long way from its original home in the mountains of Alsace, France! With flavors of lychee and floral notes of rose petal, this incredibly aromatic wine is rich and will unfold as you taste through the bottle. It is considered off-dry but don’t let that fool you, this isn’t a sweet wine—it is pungent and lively and will pair with almost anything.

Wine Region

New Zealand

New Zealand is one of the most isolated countries on Earth, and the small country surprised everyone when its crisp, focused wines began impressing critics in the 1990s. New Zealand first made its impact on the wine world with Sauvignon Blanc from the picturesque Marlborough region. Zingy, floral and herbaceous, these mouthwatering Sauvignon Blancs thrilled wine lovers. Pinot Noir is another success story here, becoming blissfully elegant with beautiful cherry aromas in regions like Central Otago and Wairarapa. While Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir star in New Zealand, stunning whites like Riesling, Pinot Gris and Chardonnay, and complex reds such as Syrah and Merlot, also find a welcome home in this beautiful and rugged land.