I'm not a huge fan of Gewurtz, but this was a good bottle. All the floral notes while staying dry and not being cloying. Too many are flabby and this is definitely not in that category. Little peach and tangerine to go with the flowers. Finishes a bit bitter. Low acidity, but it seems appropriate to the wine rather than a negative.
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The best Gewurz in CA? I think it's close. Certainly in the top 5. Served with a jerk pork rib dish, this just killed it. And, if I'm being honest, it was finished in pretty much record time. This (12,5%abv) is gulpable, refreshing on a grand scale, and very correct to the variety, something that CA is wont to to with non-native grapes. Only a whisper of sweetness on this; a good distance away from off-dry. This has substance, complexity, and balance. No kidding, I went online and bought a mixed case, straightaway. Larry's wines are honest, correct and balanced enough for an old AFWE like me to say, booyah!, I want more. (In all honesty, I've tried so, so many 'takes' on Gewurz from CA that I'd pretty much given up, but Larry gets it. He gets it, real good. Buy. Now. SUCH a good food wine; yowzers! recommended
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Another good showing from this wine, but clearly not up to the level of the other Tercero 2013 whites that I've tried lately (Grenache Blanc, Viognier, and Verbiage Blanc). Says more about the quality of these others than the Outlier, which is very good.
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Unnumbered March 2015 PDH Berserkerfest (PDH): Unscrewed and poured, then closed after about three hours and brought home and retasted after two days without refrigeration. Very interesting wine. characteristic lychee nuts and some spice, but the roughness often found in Alsatian Gewurztraminer was missing, replaced by a floral component like a good light Riesling. Light and easy to drink but with plenty of flavor and complexity. Delicious.
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Pale straw with aromas and flavors of tropical fruit, melon, white flowers and green apples. The wine is off-dry (almost demi-sec) with a medium-length finish. Well-done, but I've never been a big fan of this varietal.
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Pale, lemon color. Aromas of tropical fruit, melon and fresh-cut flowers. Off-dry on the palate with medium acid. Full intense flavors of lychee and sweet yellow apple along with tinges of minerality and floral notes. Bright with a lush richness. The acid is enough to cut the sweetness. Clean juicy finish. Very well done.
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I'm generally not a fan of off-dry whites, but the flavors of this interesting wine are a real treat. There is good acidity to keep it lively in the mouth. I've loved this in every vintage.
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Very light color. Big perfume nose and pear fruit. Palate is loaded with acid and strong pear flavors. Very clean finish. I like this vintage better than the last few and they were good.
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Nice sweet fruit profile, yet crisp with some pectin (pears) and apricot. Gentle floral and light perfume notes. Pairs great with Thai. Drank soon after delivery.
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I always enjoy this wine. Wife loves it. Nice balance of fruit, floral, spice, and yet crisp. GREAT food wine. Went well with Thai and with Mediterranean.
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1/8/2022 - klezman wrote:
Every bit as delicious as I remembered from the previous bottle. And those notes still hold as well. Nice with spicy fried chicken.
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1/13/2019 - merryberry Likes this wine: 91 Points
This disappeared in a flash. Floral and mineral nose, good body, delicious citrus, and a tart/sweet medium length finish.
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5/19/2017 - TC16 wrote: 90 Points
I'm not a huge fan of Gewurtz, but this was a good bottle. All the floral notes while staying dry and not being cloying. Too many are flabby and this is definitely not in that category. Little peach and tangerine to go with the flowers. Finishes a bit bitter. Low acidity, but it seems appropriate to the wine rather than a negative.
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1/27/2017 - Tim Heaton Likes this wine:
The best Gewurz in CA? I think it's close. Certainly in the top 5. Served with a jerk pork rib dish, this just killed it. And, if I'm being honest, it was finished in pretty much record time. This (12,5%abv) is gulpable, refreshing on a grand scale, and very correct to the variety, something that CA is wont to to with non-native grapes. Only a whisper of sweetness on this; a good distance away from off-dry. This has substance, complexity, and balance. No kidding, I went online and bought a mixed case, straightaway. Larry's wines are honest, correct and balanced enough for an old AFWE like me to say, booyah!, I want more. (In all honesty, I've tried so, so many 'takes' on Gewurz from CA that I'd pretty much given up, but Larry gets it. He gets it, real good. Buy. Now. SUCH a good food wine; yowzers! recommended
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8/18/2015 - PIntag wrote:
Very tasty white, though not one of my favorite Outliers.
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6/28/2015 - PIntag wrote:
Another good showing from this wine, but clearly not up to the level of the other Tercero 2013 whites that I've tried lately (Grenache Blanc, Viognier, and Verbiage Blanc). Says more about the quality of these others than the Outlier, which is very good.
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4/24/2015 - klezman wrote:
Amazing. Just a tiny hint of sugar while the aromatics and lychee bring it all together. Perfect balance, even I'd prefer it even more dry.
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3/18/2015 - J @ y H @ c k Likes this wine: 90 Points
Unnumbered March 2015 PDH Berserkerfest (PDH): Unscrewed and poured, then closed after about three hours and brought home and retasted after two days without refrigeration. Very interesting wine. characteristic lychee nuts and some spice, but the roughness often found in Alsatian Gewurztraminer was missing, replaced by a floral component like a good light Riesling. Light and easy to drink but with plenty of flavor and complexity. Delicious.
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3/14/2015 - Sftx21 wrote: 87 Points
nice for the style, not a favorite varietal
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2/20/2015 - Dagalaifus Likes this wine: 90 Points
Pale straw with aromas and flavors of tropical fruit, melon, white flowers and green apples. The wine is off-dry (almost demi-sec) with a medium-length finish. Well-done, but I've never been a big fan of this varietal.
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1/12/2015 - MattMauldin Likes this wine:
Pale, lemon color. Aromas of tropical fruit, melon and fresh-cut flowers. Off-dry on the palate with medium acid. Full intense flavors of lychee and sweet yellow apple along with tinges of minerality and floral notes. Bright with a lush richness. The acid is enough to cut the sweetness. Clean juicy finish. Very well done.
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12/28/2014 - MillerRoad wrote: 90 Points
A go-to white. Has nice balance of acidity and weight. Enough sweet fruit to standup to spicy foods. Lively. Nice aromatics.
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12/14/2014 - PIntag wrote: 91 Points
I'm generally not a fan of off-dry whites, but the flavors of this interesting wine are a real treat. There is good acidity to keep it lively in the mouth. I've loved this in every vintage.
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11/26/2014 - brigcampbell wrote:
Very light color. Big perfume nose and pear fruit. Palate is loaded with acid and strong pear flavors. Very clean finish. I like this vintage better than the last few and they were good.
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11/16/2014 - MillerRoad wrote: 90 Points
Nice sweet fruit profile, yet crisp with some pectin (pears) and apricot. Gentle floral and light perfume notes. Pairs great with Thai. Drank soon after delivery.
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8/24/2014 - MillerRoad wrote: 91 Points
Drank second bottle the very next day. That's how good and versatile this wine it.
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8/24/2014 - MillerRoad Likes this wine: 91 Points
I always enjoy this wine. Wife loves it. Nice balance of fruit, floral, spice, and yet crisp. GREAT food wine. Went well with Thai and with Mediterranean.
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