Sheldrake Point Gewurztraminer NV 750ml

A classic aromatic nose of rose petals, honey and tropical fruits is highlighted by lemon citrus and jasmine. Baking spices transcend from the nose to the palate along with a rich mouthfeel driven by stone fruits, mingling with orange rind and ginger on the finish.

• Country: United States
• Region: New York
• Appellation: Finger Lakes
• Size: 750ml
• Color: White

Varietal

Gewurztraminer

Gewurztraminer is renowned for being a particularly tricky grape varietal to grow and cultivate, but is one which plenty of wineries persevere with due to its unique properties and excellent flavors The vines themselves are highly robust, and can even be unruly when in the correct type of soil, but they cannot grow well in terroirs which contain chalk or other similar components. They are also extremely susceptible to a wide range of diseases and rot, and due to their early budding and fruiting, they cannot survive frost. However, despite these problems, in cooler climates and on the right terroir, the Gewurztraminer grape varietal produces wonderful results quite unlike any other vine. The pink grapes are packed full of elegant and sweet flavors, their relatively high sugar content offering a light sweetness alongside floral notes, perfumed and aromatic aromas, and a distinctive taste of lychees.