Peak Cellars Gewürztraminer 2020

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Lake Country, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaFrom two estate blocks on the Carr's Landing Vineyard, this fruity, light gewürztraminer is made in a mix of stainless steel and neutral oak with some skin contact to excellent results. It is floral and spicy, with crisp pink grapefruit, apricot, lime zest, all with a bit of residual sugar barley noticeable at 6 g/L. Fresh, friendly, fun, and a perfect wine to take on most appetizers and large thirsty crowds. Winery pairing thoughts include honeyed or caramelized game bird dishes, poke bowls and curries (try Butter Chicken or Fish Rogan Josh). This wine also does well with charcuterie boards and smoked foods.Tasted: 15 June 2021Tasted by: Prices:

$21.00

750ml

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Producer: O'Rourke's Peak CellarsDistributors: Revelry Import Company
Grape: GewürztraminerCSPC: 761734UPC: 681714160022

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Peak Cellars Gewürztraminer 2020

Lake Country, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaFrom two home estate blocks, this Gew was partial whole bunch pressed and fermented in stainless steel; partial whole bunch pressed and fermented in oak; and partial destemmed to open top fermenters, and fermented on skins with daily gentle punch downs. They arrested ferment in one portion to retain some sweetness, leaving this at 6 g/L final. After all the maths are done, the final blend is about 42% neutral oak, with 23% skin fermented. That's a lot of planning and working with this clean, bright, shining gew, with ample crunchy pink grapefruit, lemon verbena, and lime peel to a shorter, snappy finish. Friendly, and easy to crack and enjoy with mixed apps and a mixed crowd now.Tasted: 27 September 2021Tasted by: Prices:

$21.00

750ml

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Producer: O'Rourke's Peak CellarsDistributors: Revelry Import Company
Grape: GewürztraminerCSPC: 761734UPC: 681714160022

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Peak Cellars Gewürztraminer 2020

Lake Country, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaFrom Blocks 7 and 36 of Peak Cellars' estate-owned Carr's Landing Vineyard, this sees a combination of stainless steel, neutral oak, and partial skin contact. It's gently perfumed and floral, with apricot skin, zesty orange, and delicate ginger. Medium-bodied with just a hint of sweetness (6 g/L), there's a crispness to the acidity that speaks to the Lake Country terroir, with some phenolic texture from the skin contact. It's a lighter, fruitier style of gewürztraminer, with a restrained touch of spice, that's meant for easy sipping. However, I would like to see a little more concentration here.Tasted: 03 July 2021Tasted by: Prices:

$21.00

750ml

winery online/direct, select private retailers

Producer: O'Rourke's Peak CellarsDistributors: Revelry Import Company
Grape: GewürztraminerCSPC: 761734UPC: 681714160022

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