The 2008 Huia Gewurztraminer was sourced from Huia's WInsome vineyard and the Hassan's vineyard on the outskirts of Blenheim. Both vineyards have clay soils with sandy silty pockets. Harvest commenced on the 20th March and was completed on the 4th April. A combination of hand and machine harvesting was used. Both blocks acheived excellent ripeness with the grapes getting rich Turkish delight characters with lees spiciness. Natural yeasts and inoculated ferments were used to bring further complexity. A portion was also fermented in older French barriques with lees stirring to provide a softer textured portion to the blend. The nose has fragrant rose petals and candied fruit. The palate is full with generous lychee and Turkish delight character with a long succulent finish. A very rich dry style of Gewurztraminer showing complex layers of flavours.
WINES - Tasting Notes
