September 19, 2019 - Amazing depth here. Like the density of a late harvest sort of wine. There is clearly some RS hidden inside but it's barely noticeable. Lacks some acidity but the fruit is complex and expressive enough you might not care. That lack of acidity lets the alcohol put a slightly rough edge on their too. Perfumed ginger, lychee, marmalade, lots going on. This should live a long life.
January 12, 2019 - I like the spice and floral notes, but too sweet for Gewurztraminer. Overpriced at $30.
July 31, 2015 - Lovely perfume with lychee, rose water, some orange, and a gewurz spice side coming out along with its receding fruit prominence of 3 years ago. There is a sense of lightness to it that is literally and figuratively refreshing. This is less heavy than my previous bottle a few years back. Bright and fresh especially for Gewurz. More lychee, roses, spice, and some mandarin orange preserves on the palate with some cool herbal undertones. There is a sense of some RS, but I am not sure if this is just phenolic ripeness of the variety. Nonetheless this perceived sweetness really rounds this out beautifully. This wine has a cool balance of contrasts where its textural density couples beautifully with its acidity and hint of sugar. It is deep yet light, and still quite fresh and mouthwatering, but still very long on the back end. I again made the mistake of not having some washed rind cheese to eat with this. Drinking beautifully now. 90 pts
August 19, 2012 - A beautiful gewurz nose of rose water, lychee, and spice. Full bodied and rich, with some perceived sweetness, but it may just be the richness of the fruit. Nice spice, and to borrow a phrase: inner mouth perfume. This has dense texture and depth of fruit but with good balance. Baroque and walking a tightrope bordering on heavy, but pulling it off nicely. There is a lot going on and the volume is turned up- but still in balance. Very long. I can see how this would be too much for some, but I quite like it, and I would probably not drink a whole bottle, but a glass or two with some wash rind cheese, sign me up! Well done and in its place- outstanding
April 3, 2011 - Light nose with lemon peel and cotton candy. Definite sweet and lychee elements. Nice balance and precision which came out with the pairing of roasted beets and coffee oil.
January 4, 2010 - Overtly sweet, more than I expected, with a nose of cardamon, ginger and clove. Sweet, more than I would have liked, floral and pumpkin pie spice notes. Hints of heat like fresh ginger. Finishes short. I would have liked a little more acidity to balance that overt sweetness.