2024 Dry Gewürztraminer

DESCRIPTION

Gewurztraminer is typically finished off-dry or even sweet, but in Alsace where Gewurztraminer is one of the four noble varieties, the more austere dry style is embraced to pair with the classic charcuterie of the region. The wine itself is of unparalleled character and is often regarded as one of the most distinctive and flavorful white varietals in the wine community. Exotic floral scents of roses, citrus, lychee fruit and bubble gum are balanced against the crisp acidity. Hand harvesting and whole-cluster pressing ensure the purest expression of this grape. Enjoy with a range of foods from cured meats and cheeses to Asian curries or seafood.

WINEMAKING NOTES

Hand harvested and whole cluster pressed ensuring the purest expression of this grape. Fermented in small batch stainless steel drums.

VINEYARD NOTES

Hand harvested from Carter Estate Vineyards on September 27th 2024. This 62-acre vineyard is located in the Temecula Valley. Early morning influence of the Pacific Ocean flows through the coastal mountain range, spilling cool morning clouds and marine layer over the valley. This cooling influence allows the grapes to retain their acid as the clouds burn off, making way for the warm summer sun that allows the ripening process to continue. These are ideal conditions for making crisp white wines and well-structured sparkling wines. Vines are VSP trained; a trellising technique that allows for optimum sun exposure. This vineyard has soils of loam, sandy loam and decomposed granite which are good for grapevine growth with its mixture of sand, silt and clay. It can drain effectively but also keeps nutrients and water available for the vines. A cover crop of pea, barley, bean and vetch is planted between the rows in the winter months to keep our soils healthy, retain water and suppress weeds.