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Hyland Estates Old Vine Gewurztraminer 2022, Willamette Valley, Oregon

23 Saturday Mar 2024

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$20, 5 stars, 91 points, gewurztraminer, oregon, VWTC, willamette valley


We held our 35th Virtual Wine tasting last night and it was one of the best yet.  Kicking it off was this Gewurztraminer from Oregon that we tasted chilled and then at room temp.  Normally, I have found more expression and wider appeal with the room temp versions of white wines, but that was not the case.  Pale lemon colored with high viscosity (13.7% ABV).  You could smell the aromas from a mile away- so intense!  Lychee, yellow apple, nectarine, peach, red grapefruit, rosewater, apricot and honey- quite a melange.  On the palate this wine was dry with medium (-) acidity and a medium (+) body.  This varietal is often made in an off-dry style but this one was fully dry and slightly viscous in the mouthfeel.  Notes of apricot, honey, lychee, rosewater, grapefruit and pear went on to a medium to long finish.  It was delicious and got 17.5 points on our scoring sheet.

The room temp version was far less aromatic, which is counterintuitive.  More lychee  but less overall aromas that consisted of grapefruit, cotton candy, apricot, (Laundry detergent- in a fresh sense), crayon (not my words btw).  On the palate it was fuller in body but the acidity was somewhat even less pronounced.  Primarily honey and lychee driven, we also got cotton candy and some apricot.  I gave it 13 points on our sheet.

Overall this wine was a success, but drink it chilled!  I scored it at 91 points and for $20 it’s an excellent intro to this highly aromatic and wonderful grape.  5 stars.  Drink till 2027.  Salut….

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Boundary Breaks winery tour, Finger Lakes, New York

28 Sunday Jan 2024

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Our second stop of eight wineries took us down a snow covered dirt road to this stunning property.  Overlooking the lake, the new and modern tasting facility was well-lit and beautifully appointed.  Our host was the co-owner and we thoroughly enjoyed our visit.  No proper notes were taken but I loved the whites, especially the dessert ones.  The reds came from a difficult, wet vintage and were thin.  This winery is a must-stop-in if you are on the eastern shores of Seneca Lake.  You can tell that the husband and wife team are passionate about their wines and their business.

I rated the Cab Franc at 88 points, the Harmonic at 89 (it’s a Bordeaux blend).  The unoaked Chardonnay got 90 for its roundness with stone fruit.  The Extra Dry Riesling got 88 points- no R/S made it bone dry but it had some lovely ripe fruit.  The Riesling Dry had tell-tale petrol notes which got me excited- 90 points.  The Med Dry Riesling Ovid Line North got 91 points and was delicious, a steal at $18.95.  The #110 Riesling sat right in the sweet spot with 90 points followed by the 88 point Gewürztraminer Med-Dry.  The Riesling Reserve #98 is one to look out for-91 points from me.  Of the two sweet wines, the Gewürztraminer Grand from 202 was delicious and unique but the amazing Riesling Ice wine was stunning at 94 points for me.  It’s very young, from the 2022 vintage and should age gracefully for many years.  Mine is in the cellar.

Overall a grand time was had and we didn’t even mind the fog and snow!  I cannot imagine the views and ambience of this scenic sight in the warm summer months.  Salut….

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Hugel ‘Gentil’ 2019, Alsace, France

04 Tuesday Apr 2023

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$15, 5 stars, 90 points, alsace, france, gewurztraminer, muscat, pinot gris, riesling, Sylvaner


Pale lemon colored with medium viscosity legs (13.5% ABV).  The nose has peach, lemon, lime curd, papaya, pineapple, ginger, white flowers, orange blossom and grapefruit.  Quite a layered set of aromas!  The palate is dry with medium acidity and a medium body.  The exotic and citrus aromas are confirmed on the palate with a touch of bitterness but no ginger.  The florals are feint but present.  I start to get lychee on the mid palate from the Gewürztraminer.  This wine also blends in Sylvaner, Pinot Gris, Riesling and Muscat- the Noble grapes of Alsace.  It is a refreshing yet multi-layered wine that has a crisp, medium length finish.  It will go beautifully with our garlic Scampi but I would also pair it with salads, grilled salmon or some charcoal chicken.  It’s well worth the $15 price point and gets 90 points and 5 stars from me.  Stock up for summer y’all.  Salut….

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Stepp Gewurztraminer 2020, Pfalz, Germany

04 Saturday Feb 2023

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$16, 4 stars, 89 points, germany, gewurztraminer, Naked Wines, pfalz


Medium lemon colored with medium legs (13.5% ABV).  The nose is very aromatic with lychees, rose, orange peel, lemon and some grapefruit.  Hints of ginger and white blossom come later.  The palate is dry with medium acidity and a medium body.  The flavors are delicious- tropical fruit interlaced with citrus and floral notes, a touch of ginger snap and some slight bitterness.  The finish is medium in length and a bit one dimensional.  Not overly complex, this is a very tasty wine that I am going to pair with some spicy shrimp tacos.  I paid $16 for this bottle that gets 89 points from me and 4 stars.  Drink till 2025 as an aperitif or with Asian dishes, perhaps some charcuterie.  Salut….

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