Columbia Crest Two Vines Gewurtztraminer was a winner in
this nights wine tasting. It is a little
lighter and sweeter that what we typically think of a Gewurtztraminer, but it has
a nice balance of acidity and flavor to compliment the sweet.
Varietal: Gewurtztraminer
Producer/Importer: Columbia Crest Two Vines
Region: Washington
State
Vintage: 2010
Price: $8.00
Tasting notes:
Sight (Color/Clarity): Pale gold
Smell (bouquet, aroma): Melons and citrus
Taste
(acidity, balance, body): Light, sweet with a hint of tart citrus and crisp
green apple
Label description: “Typical Gewϋrztraminer aromas of rose water, spice and
lychee fuse with notes of fragrant orange peel. Upfront candied fruit flavors
give way to a pink grapefruit essence and finish with bright acidity, balancing
the wine’s subtle sweetness.”
Comparisons: Similar
to a sweet Riesling
Overall rating
(1-10): 8.5
Date consumed: May
9, 2012
Comments: 11.5%
abv
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