Full Case (12 Bottles) 2010 Ashton Hills Gewürztraminer - Dry

Price: $330.00

Ashton Hills Vineyard (Stephen George) says:

"In the past we've always used Gewürztraminer and Pinot Gris in our "Three" blend but, like many of you, have always wondered how they would perform as separate varietals. Here's the answer. Gewürztraminer is one of the Noble Wines of Alsace France, an area with a similar climate to ours at Ashton. Gewürztraminer is often made into a sweet wine but in that part of Europe it may be made into a dry style. Our wine was fermented in seasoned French oak barrels and shifted to small stainless steel tanks where it fattened up and gained complexity on its dead yeast cells (lees).

Drink now with such foods as flavoursome sausages, smoked fish or cheeses, or age for at least 3 years. Over time the wine's young spicy, grapefruit flavours may well develop into those of fresh baked gingerbread."

Nick Stock in Wine 100 (March / April 2011) said:-

"Ashton Hills Gewürztraminer (Dry) Vintage 2010 Ashton Hills has a knack for capturing good ripeness with plenty of trademark lychee and rosewater, some spicy citrus and ginger biscuits too. The palate has smooth texture and flesh, and finishes with a bright Turkish delight flavour. 92/100"