Aromas of melon and lychee are enhanced by heady orange blossom perfume. The palate is layered with spice, grapefruit, and peaches. Ninety-four percent of the grapes were crushed and macerated for four hours before pressing in order to extract the aromatics and structure intrinsic to Gewürztraminer. Once pressed, 53% of all the juice was fermented in stainless steel; the remainder went to neutral French oak barrels and puncheons. The use of neutral oak ensured good mid-palate weight without overwhelming subtle aromatics. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VINTAGE

  • 2009

VARIETAL

  • 100% Gewurztraminer

IMPORTER

  • Vintage Imports

FARMING TECHNIQUE

  • Traditional

AVAILABILITY

  • Colorado
  • Nebraska
  • New Mexico

WEBSITE

Handley Cellars