Gewurztraminer, AOC Alsace – 2014
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Vineyard Profile
- Location: From Thann in the Haut-Rhin to Kintzheim in the Bas-Rhin (80.5 kilometers, or 50 miles, north to south)
- Viticulture: No irrigation; trellised vines; hand-harvesting
- Size: 18.5 hectares (45.7 acres)
- Vine Age: 33 years
- Soil: Granite, limestone, gneiss, chalky-clay
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Vintage Report
- Harvest Date(s): Mid-October
- Yields: 78 hl/ha (5.8 tons/acre)
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Vinification
- Fermentation: Traditional, no skin contact, temperature controlled, no malolactic
- Aging: Stainless-steel tanks
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Technical Information
- Varietal Composition: 100% Gewurztraminer
- Alcohol: 13%
- TA: 3.7g/L
- p H: 3.45
- RS: 12.5g/L
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Tasting Notes
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Bright yellow highlights in the glass; the 2014 Gewurztraminer opens slowly with notes of rosewood, licorice and a hint of ivy. With aeration, floral and fruity aromas of acacia and apricot emerge. On the palate this youthful Gewurztraminer shows a juicy sweetness and delicate acidity that will become more pronounced with maturity. The wine has crisp minerality and a full body, followed by a spicy, fragrant and long finish.
Aging Potential: 6-8 years
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Gewurztraminer, AOC Alsace – 2014
This wine opens with rosewood, licorice and a hint of ivy. With aeration, aromas of acacia and apricot emerge. On the palate this wine shows a juicy sweetness and delicate acidity. The wine has crisp minerality followed by a long, spicy finish.