I'm behind on my club postings. This is a Gewürztraminer grown at Alexander Valley Vineyards, a California Certified Organic Farm in Sonoma Valley. When I first opened this the other night, I was struck by the floral aroma and sweet pear flavor. It had a nice short finish. A day later, the flavors have melded and are delicate & enjoyable.
Definitely keeping my eye out for this one again (or looking to buy more online should SD shipping laws change soon). At $10/bottle, it's a steal!
From the winemaker: This wine will fool you with sweet floral aromas. The 2013 has the classic floral, sweet aromas of stone fruits, pear, rose and a hint of wet stone minerality. The flavors are similar to the aromas highlighted by tropical, spice and grapefruit flavors. I bottle this wine with a stelvin closure and recommend drinking it young.
