November 23, 2021 - A better showing with better focus and sweetness less noticeable.
Light, golden hue.
Nice Gewurztraminer aromatics while retaining some elegance. rose and spice elements most noticeable.
Nice texture with just enough acidity to keep the aromas focused. Yes. The sweetness contributes considerably to the texture, but in this case it works.
Long, clean finish. No hurry to drink.
January 7, 2020 - A nice wine but lacking focus and balance.
Yes. This wine has aged quite nicely. I don't mind the golden hue; totally appropriate for a 21 year old Gewurztraminer. The aromatic intensity shows that the ripeness was excellent.
What is upsetting is the high level of R.S. so apparent in this wine that nobody chooses to mention. There is not enough acidity in this wine to balance this, which is not surprising given that Gewurz is a low acid variety.
This is for all of you praising the "wild yeast" fermentations. Enjoy the sugar...
March 24, 2019 - This is drinking phenomenally right now. What an amazing wine, glad I have another bottle.
March 23, 2019 - There Was a Blackout @ The St. Regis...and Other Tales; 3/22/2019-3/24/2019 (a different Canoe): orange...and delicious...kinda like those oompa loompas lolz
March 12, 2017 - Quite a light gold color, obviously well preserved; very bright and clear. The nose follows the suggestion of the color, with very fresh aromas of mandarin orange, slate, and the flattering touches of honey, petrol and white floral. The palate continues the freshness, with a medium body that offers textbook flavors, layers and structure. I don't recall ever having this wine in this vintage before, and I have to say, 17 years on, wow, did I get lucky with this pristine bottle - it made a wonderful impression. Finishes long, composed with the perfect amount of lift. No such thing as great wines, or great bottles, just (got lucky with) good corks. Thru 2024. recommended
Served non-blind. Excellent food wine.
May 31, 2016 - After three good bottles from the same lot, a great bottle this time! Yay.
April 18, 2016 - varietally correct gewurz (tropical, lychee, mango, floral) with an aged (as opposed to fresh) component; the question with good gewurz is usually not whether it shows the varietal qualities, but whether it does so with the right weight/viscosity and acidity; this wine is dense and long without being heavy or thick, but acidity is waning
October 17, 2015 - Wow! This is drinking very well right now. A beautiful golden color in the glass. Full rich flavor.
April 26, 2015 - Delightfully fresh. The aroma suggests ginger. Tree ripe mango flavor. Intellectually pleasing contrast of aroma and flavor. Silky mouthfeel. Balanced and clean finish.
March 18, 2014 - Full bodied, just a distant hint of sugar, light petrol notes. On the palate peach, litchi, and ginger. A little smoky with air. Good showing. B+/A-