2023 Discovery Rosé of Gewurztraminer
Tasting notes
The Discovery Series Rosé of Gewürztraminer has lush aromatics of strawberry, apricot, with a subtle ocean air mist and spices of coriander, white pepper, and cardamon. These flavors follow onto the palate. Rather than a traditional Rosé experience, this wine plays with a bitterness, similar to that of candied grapefruit zest and a gently lasting finish of tart fruit and minerality. Ⓥ
This unique style of Rosé of Gewurztraminer, fermented in stainless steel, captures this varietal's pronounced aromatics through traditional winemaking style of a Rosé but using hard press technique, textural components on the palate and beautiful color from the skins were extracted. A truly refreshing wine to be enjoyed anytime, yet complex in nature.
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Varietal | 100% Pinot Gris |
| Appellation | Willamette Valley |
| Vineyard | David Hill Vineyards |
| Harvest Date | 09/10/2021 |
| Acid | .55g/100ml |
| PH | 3.62 |
| Alcohol | 13.00% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Bottling Date | 04/26/2022 |
| Cases Produced | 91 |
2023 was a great growing season in the Willamette Valley, and a particularly favorable vintage in the Tualatin Valley AVA. The Spring was wet and cool, which culminated in an early May budbreak. The growing season was short as June was warm and July and August were hot, but there were no extreme weather events or dynamics that might present threats or problems in the vineyard. The consistent heat ripened the fruit and produced a rich concentration of flavor and weight, but the cooler nights in late summer and early fall - especially at the vineyard's elevation, helped develop acidity in the fruit to give lift and support the richness of the vintage.
Overall the vintage gave high acid wines with a rich fruit profile, a combination which is ideal and somewhat rare.
