WAIMEA GEWÜRZTRAMINER 2023

Winery notes (2023 Vintage)
"Orange blossom, white peach, antique rose, lychee and lavender aromas lead to succulent yet vibrant entry of freshly cut ginger, ripe stonefruit and quince before revealing a soft silky mid palate and a long, moreish finish.

Two unique vineyard parcels gently destemmed and pressed to stainless steel tanks. The third parcel, grapes were destemmed directly to tank and fermented on full solids (skins) with gently hand plunging. Fermented cool with selected aromatic yeast strains to retain varietal intensity and character. Post ferment wines are lightly racked to retain silky lees and allow yeast autolysis for five months prior to careful blending."

92/100 Cameron Douglas MS, December 2022 (2023 Vintage)
"A delicious wine with a bouquet of fresh white fleshed fruits and spices, the natural herbaceous qualities of the variety are accentuated when the wine touches the palate bound with acidity and a gentle warmth touch of alcohol. Apples and pears, ginger and white clay, some dried herbs and white spice. A lovely wine ready for all fare served and Christmas and New Year celebrations as well as into 2024 through 2027."

91/100 Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, December 2023 (2023 Vintage)
"Beautifully aromatic and inviting, the bouquet shows mango, pineapple, rich floral and mixed spice aromas, followed by a flavoursome palate that's succulent and supple. Well supported by refreshing acidity, finishing smooth and attractive. At its best: now to 2027."