2023 Estate Gewürztraminer
Tasting notes
Our old vine Gewürztraminer presents fresh aromatics of kiwi, tangerine, peach, and lemon meringue with a subtle expression of graham cracker and fennel. A saltiness on the front palate, balances nicely between acid and fruit, and carries through with a lingering textural finish.
This 2023 old vine Gewürztraminer was pressed hard on the skins to extract pronounced aromatics and flavor. Aged for 7 months in an Austrian oval cask, this wine is fermented dry.
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Varietal Composition | 100% Gewurztraminer |
| Appellation | Willamette Valley |
| Vineyard | David Hill Vineyards |
| Acid | .49g/100ml |
| PH | 3.58 |
| Aging | Fermented and aged in Austrian oval cask |
| Alcohol | 14.30% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Cases Produced | 185 |
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 and 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.
