This blog is only updated during the Summer when I prefer to drink wine and discover new Vinters, Varietals, and Vineyards. However, from time to time throughout the year you may find a rouge post here and there. Please remember, that I am an amateur wine drinker, so my notes and observations on the blog are my own personal inexperienced notes. As I grow and develop my pallet, I hope that my notes and annotations will develop and refine as well. Until then, enjoy my blog and my adventures.

Wednesday, June 17, 2015

Uncorking Crane Lake Gewurztraminer 2013

This weeks wine is Crane Lake Gewurztraminer Vintage 2013.

WINEMAKER NOTES: “This floral wine has notes of rose, peach, and apricot, with a smooth, lingering finish.” Larry Rocha, Winemaker

AWARD & ACCOLADES: 
2013 Orange County Fair Wine Competition – Silver Medal Beverage Dynamics, April 2013, Growth Brands Beverage Dynamics, 
April 2011, Growth Brand Award, Established Growth Brand  

My notes: Apple, apricot, pineapple, fruity, fresh, fresh rain, floral, side of tongue, clean finish, mild acidity, medium tannin,  refreshingly light bodied, slightly bitter but in a candied way.

Review: Very sweet and floral at first. Nice clean, light mouth feel. Not to sticky. Nice and refreshing. This wine caught me off guard, but I was pleased with how delicate and rounded it was. I have had some whites that are just very bold and grab you. This was like drinking nectar. Mild bite from the alcohol, a little bitter but in the best possible way. This is a definite keep on hand wine.


~Cheers


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