Gewurztraminer (2011)

Lake Erie

Description

Semi-dry, hints of light citrus and undertones of rose petals, flavors of lychee and passion fruit with a nice, smooth finish.

Food & Cheese Pairing

Pair with non-spicy Asian food: Chinese – jasmine rice and chicken; Indian - samosas and vegetable pakora; Japanese - sushi; Thai – red curry coconut shrimp; or Vietnamese – pho. Also pair with beef and pork BBQ, or wild game including turkey, duck, or goose. Pork chops, roasted ham, non-spicy sausages, veal, or egg dishes like quiches are also good.

Goat’s Milk Cheese (Chevre), Meunster, Swiss, Romano, Herbed Cheeses (Boursin)

Price

$16.99

Wine-making Notes

Grapes were crushed, pressed, cold settled, then transferred to a stainless steel tank

Technical Data

Composition

100% Gewurztraminer

% Alcohol

12% ABV

% Residual Sugar

0.75%

Total Acid Grams per Liter

6.75

pH

3.55

Body

light

Aging

Stainless Steel

Type of Fermentation

Traditional

Number of Cases

166

Serving Temperature

40-45°F

Vineyard Name

Olde Chautaqua Vineyards Green Farm “The Grove Vineyard”

Soil Type

Chenango Gravel, Loam

Harvest Date

09/11/11

Release Date

02/17/12

Best Enjoyed By:

2016

Varietal Info

Vitis vinifera

Ripening Time: Late September

Cluster: small, compact, cylindrical with shoulders, often globular; berries are small ovals, tan-pink in color