2016 Leveret Estate Hawkes Bay Gewurztraminer
Wine Features
Aromas of rosewater and cinnamon spice. The palate has medium sweetness and the finish is lightly spiced with nutmeg and cinnamon.
The fruit for this wine was all grown at our Campbell Brook vineyard in Hawkes Bay. The wine was made in our Riverview winery where the grapes were destemmed and lightly crushed to the press where a few hours of skin contact time was allowed. The juice was then pressed to a stainless steel fermenter and inoculated with VL1 yeast. Cooling to 11°C gave a long, slow ferment to preserve the aromatic characters.
Year
2016
Alcohol
13.5%
Best With
- Strong Thai curry
- Food with strong flavor, such as barbecue and spicy chicken wings
- Match with roast poultry or roast pork
- Spicy cheese and dessert
- Japanese Sushi rolls
Best Taste Temperature
8 – 12
Storage
Ready to serve