2022 Gewürztraminer
NWAC Silver Medal Winner!
This is all well sown together with an exciting, candied ginger spice. Gewurztraminer is generally aromatic but being able to shape this one into poached pear, is simply awesome. We have and will continue to challenge this expression of Gewurztraminer in food pairings. This drier expression suits several spice profiles. Go for it- prove us wrong - Fajitas, chicken wings and grilled cheese!
Wine Specs
Vintage
2022
Varietal
Gewürztraminer
Appellation
Similkameen & Okanagan Valley
Harvest Date
October 12, 13, 17 & 25, 2022
Acid
6.75
pH
3.35
Bottling Date
March 13, 2023
Residual Sugar
5.9g/L
Alcohol %
13.2
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
The nose bursts with poached Anjou pear, dragon fruit and a hint of chai tea spice. On the palate you'll discover gooseberry, cantaloupe & more ripe pear. Delicious!
Awards
Silver Medal- WineAlign Awards 2023
Vineyard Notes
72% Second Chance Vineyard, Similkameen Valley
28% Summerland fruit, Okanagan Valley
Production Notes
Whole cluster, soft pressing for reduced phenolic extraction. Two separate cold ferments in stainless steel to preserve aromatics & freshness, using two yeast strains.
Winemaker Notes
Simply a great “welcome wine” on any sunny day. Don’t be afraid to challenge food pairings with this varietal – chicken, pork or any Asian themed dish pair very well with it. Although this varietal is believed to have originated from a cousin vine in northern Italy, it is now expressed from many vineyards around the world. All with their very own characteristics, there is no “one style” of Gewürztraminer, but the common lychee and ginger spices can arise in ours with a little time in bottle.
Food Pairing Notes
Fajitas, grilled cheese sandwiches, bratwurst and so many more exciting options- chicken wings are a personal pairing fav of our own!
Production
1150 cases