Recommendation: An OUTSTANDING dry Gewurztraminer at a great price.
Winery/Producer: Gundlach Bundschu Winery; Sonoma, California.
Grape Variety: Gewurztraminer.
Geographic Region, Appellation: Sonoma Coast, California.
Vintage: 2013
Price: $17.10 (with a 10% discount)
Purchased From: The Caviste Wine Shop; Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Paired With: Thai chicken with peanut sauce; basmati rice; peas.
Tasting:
He said: Chilled before opening. Crystal clear with just the slightest tint of lemon yellow color. Wonderful floral aromas. Creamy mouth feel with ripe pear and mineral taste that had a very slight bitter end to the medium-long dry finish. We liked the 2012 and 2010 vintages and this was every bit as good. Maybe a little more mineral taste in the 2013. For us it’s so food friendly and a wine that continues to get two thumbs up from me. And, maybe what says the most…it’s a wine we continue to drink again and again.
She said: Absolutely fabulous with the dinner. Dry but floral; it hit the spot with this slightly spicy dinner. When I added sriracha sauce to the dinner it was less desirable. It’s still my favorite Gewurztraminer.
Comments: See also our previous posts for Gundlach Bundschu Gewurztraminer Estate Vineyard Sonoma Coast 2012 and http://www.tastedonline.com/white-wines/gewurztraminer/gundlach-bundschu-gewurztraminer-2010/
Alcohol: 14.3%
Bar code: 0 87000 30405 5