Peak Cellars Broken Granite Gewürztraminer 2020

Peak Cellars Broken Granite Gewürztraminertext

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Lake Country, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThis Block 12 Gew comes off the oldest block of gewürztraminer at Carr's Landing Vineyard with a new label and a style change. It is fermented in a combination of two year old oak and stainless steel, and the styling is richer and riper than we have seen before. More skin contact brings spicy, floral notes with more concentration and that rich, almost sweet Alsace finish. There is a fair bit of finesse in an impressive food wine, something you can't say about many BC gewürztraminer. Keep it going, please.Tasted: 15 June 2021Tasted by: Prices:

$30.00

750ml

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Producer: O'Rourke's Peak CellarsDistributors: Revelry Import Company
Grape: GewürztraminerUPC: 681714106204

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Peak Cellars Broken Granite Gewürztraminer 2020

Lake Country, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaBroken Granite Gew comes off Block 12, their oldest gew vines, with, yes, an abundance of broken granite in the soils. This was pressed long and slow, allowing for more skin contact. It was fermented in a mix of stainless and oak (40% saw time in 2 year old French oak), with weekly bâtonnage until January, when all was blended into tank. This cuts a sleek figure along the palate, with gooseberry, pear, white peach subtle scented with gingersnap spicing. Quite polished, if a bit shy, primed for drinking now.Tasted: 27 September 2021Tasted by: Prices:

$30.00

750ml

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Producer: O'Rourke's Peak CellarsDistributors: Revelry Import Company
Grape: GewürztraminerUPC: 681714106204

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Peak Cellars Broken Granite Gewürztraminer 2020

Lake Country, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaFrom Block 12, the oldest block of gewürztraminer at Carr's Landing Vineyard, this was fermented in a combination of two-year-old oak and stainless steel. There’s a notch more depth and ripeness here than Peak Cellars' entry-level gewürztraminer, upping the floral perfume and spice. Expect dried roses, ginger, and clove, with fruit that pushes into the tropical fruit spectrum. It’s still quite juicy and fresh, but it's both drier and with more concentration. Solid, but I wouldn't quite call this Alsatian in style.Tasted: 03 July 2021Tasted by: Prices:

$30.00

750ml

winery online/direct, select private retailers

Producer: O'Rourke's Peak CellarsDistributors: Revelry Import Company
Grape: GewürztraminerUPC: 681714106204

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90/100Peak Cellars Broken Granite Gewürztraminer 2021Lake Country, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada