LAWSON’S DRY HILLS GEWÜRZTRAMINER 2025

With the homeblock vines planted in 1981, this is from some of the oldest Gewürztraminer vines in NZ. Over the years this has become a benchmark for the variety in New Zealand and with an excellent vintage in 2025 this is a standout release. Although only accounting for 1% of the vines planted in NZ, Gewürztraminer still has plenty of lovers. This is for you!

Winery notes (2025 Vintage)
"Our 2025 Gewurztraminer displays classic notes of lychee, cardamon, lemon and rose petals on the nose. The palate is round, rich and concentrated with all the classic varietal flavours you’d expect. Just off dry with the hint of sweetness beautifully balanced by a gentle acidity. A delicious and memorable wine!

65% of the grapes were from our Alabama Road home block and 35% from the Woodward vineyard. The vines are between 18 and 40 years old, growing on quite heavy, clay-based soils. The grapes were harvested between the 20th March and 14th April with brix ranging from 22.5 and 24.7 across four different picks. 2025 produced berries with concentrated flavours and the weather allowed us to pick these grapes in ideal conditions."

5 Stars Cuisine Other Whites Tasting, April 2026 (2025 Vintage)
"Youthful and typically gewürtz aromas of rose petal and subtle talc are held perfectly in balance so as not to overwhelm. The palate is well weighted with a lovely sweet richness that is carried through the long satisfying finish."