2023 Discovery Rosé of Gewurztraminer
Tasting notes
The 2023 Discovery series Rosé of Gewurztraminer has lush aromatics of apricot nectar, white tea and satsuma zest with a subtle undertone of fresh herbal sage. Similar notes carrying through to the pallet, along with blood orange and textual full mouth feel with a lingering dry finish. This wine is an excellent choice for a warm summer day. Ⓥ
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 | 2023 |
| Varietal | 100% Gewurztraminer |
| Appellation | Willamette Valley |
| Vineyard | David Hill Vineyards |
| 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.
