Gewurztraminer, AOC Alsace – 2011
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Vineyard Profile
- Location: Vosges hillsides and Rhine valley
- Size: 17 hectares (42 acres)
- Soil: Granite, limestone, gneiss, chalky-clay
- Elevation: 200-400 meters (656-1,312 feet)
- Exposure: Primarily eastern and southern exposures
- Density: 4,000 vines/hectare (1,620 vines/acre)
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Vintage Report
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Dates for the beginning of harvest for each AOC are set by decree, generally 100 days after the median date of flowering, at the time when the grapes display the best sugar-to-acid ratio. 2011 was an early harvest, with summer weather continuing for the entire month of harvest. The last three years were spared from botrytis because of hot, dry weather conditions during the harvest.
- Harvest Date(s): September 25-October 10
- Yields: 60 hl/ha (4.4 tons/acre)
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Vinification
- Fermentation: Traditional, no skin contact, temperature controlled, no malolactic
- Aging: Stainless-steel tanks, 6 months on the lees
- Filtration: Microfiltration
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Technical Information
- Varietal Composition: 100% Gewurztraminer
- Cases Imported: 548
- Imported Case Pack: 12/750ml
- Alcohol: 13.5%
- RS: 17g/L
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Tasting Notes
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Bright yellow highlights in the glass; the 2011 Gewurztraminer opens slowly with notes of rosewood and licorice. With aeration, floral acacia combines with fruity apricot aromas. On the palate this youthful Gewurztraminer shows a juicy sweetness and delicate acidity that will become more pronounced with maturity. The wine shows a minerality and fullness in the mouth, followed by an almost spicy, crisp and lingering finish.
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Gewurztraminer, AOC Alsace – 2011
The Gewurztraminer opens slowly with notes of rosewood and licorice followed by floral acacia and fruity apricot aromas. On the palate this youthful wine shows a juicy sweetness and delicate acidity that will become more pronounced with maturity.