WTN: a short note on a good New World Gewürz

Dry River Lovat Vineyard Gewürztraminer 2009, Martinborough, New Zeland

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Perhaps less relevant to many on WLDG, but this is one of the best New World Gewürz I've ever had.

It's varietally correct - lychee and perhaps a hint of spice and florals. It's not particularly complex on the nose, but it is well balanced on the palate - which is something hard to find in New World Gewürz IMO. It has the weight/viscosity of Gewürz without being heavy, good acidity, just a hint of r.s., holds it's 14% abv surprisingly well, and isn't too... well... boring. It's good Gewürz.

Very "correct" and enjoyable. It's quite expensive in Australia and NZ, but (of course) more reasonably priced in the USA/UK. If you are in N.America or Europe, many good Alsatian Gewürz would out-do this for less money IMO, but if you're looking for well balanced Gewürz from the New World...

Nice note Ben, hope we can study Gewurz in the summer here on this place through Wine Focus.
The Okanagan can produce some nice ones too but style all over the place.

[David M. Bueker]

Relevant but frustrating, as Dry River wines are nearly impossible to get.

Bob and David, good to know it was of some interest.

The Okanagan can produce some nice ones too but style all over the place.

It's been a fair few years since I had an Okanagan Gewürz. Which producers are considered the best these days, and do those most in line with the Alsatian style compare favourably in terms of flavour profile, balance, intensity, finish...?

Cedar Creek.
Wild Goose.
Township 7.
Sumac Ridge Private Reserve.
Quails Gate.

I find these wines would stand up quite well against a drier style from Alsace.

Cedar Creek.
Wild Goose.
Township 7.
Sumac Ridge Private Reserve.
Quails Gate.

Thanks Bob. I remember enjoying the Quails Gate whites well enough, and the Sumac Ridge red Meritage. I guess I'll have to get to Canada to try any of them though.