I bought a couple of cases when it first hit the market and used as Xmas gifts to my employees. I have loved this winery since my first visit in 1990's. I had laid away one of the bottles and opened this afternoon, a chilly winter's day in Texas. It still has a lingering Granny Smith Apple taste, slightly acid but reminiscent of its first taste these many years ago. It has aged well.
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Brook - Thanks for making this great example of a great Gewurztraminer. You and I were seated next to each other on a plane in the early 80's. (Your wife and I attended the same school in England, and you were on your way to France to receive an award for this very wine.) I buy every bottle of this that I find.
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Bought this on sale, and wish I could find more. An excellent example of Firestone's origin - even if you don't typically drink the sweet varietals, you'll most likely enjoy this one. Savor with spicy food for best results. $13 - 15 per bottle, great value - I'll be hunting more of this wine down. Drink soon, or lay down for a few years - either way you won't be disappointed.
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Very fruity wine. The kind some would die for. Not me though. I thought it had too much citric fruit on the palate. Acidity is good, but not very well balanced. It is kind of overpowering towards the ends. Having said that, I still think it is a great wine for its price. It goes well with light meats, or vegetarian dishes.
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Found this a bit simple, and a little too sweet with decent but not balancing acidity. There's a touch of soapiness toward the finish. Not really a lot of fruit. At the price, it's not bad, but impossible to get excited about. 82-83
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1/8/2014 - rontexas2 Likes this wine: 88 Points
I bought a couple of cases when it first hit the market and used as Xmas gifts to my employees. I have loved this winery since my first visit in 1990's. I had laid away one of the bottles and opened this afternoon, a chilly winter's day in Texas. It still has a lingering Granny Smith Apple taste, slightly acid but reminiscent of its first taste these many years ago. It has aged well.
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12/17/2011 - ICanHasWine wrote: 81 Points
Tart green apples. Tart green apples. Tart green apples.
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6/6/2010 - Maxine wrote: 92 Points
Brook - Thanks for making this great example of a great Gewurztraminer. You and I were seated next to each other on a plane in the early 80's. (Your wife and I attended the same school in England, and you were on your way to France to receive an award for this very wine.) I buy every bottle of this that I find.
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11/15/2009 - Maxine wrote: 93 Points
Bought this on sale, and wish I could find more. An excellent example of Firestone's origin - even if you don't typically drink the sweet varietals, you'll most likely enjoy this one. Savor with spicy food for best results. $13 - 15 per bottle, great value - I'll be hunting more of this wine down. Drink soon, or lay down for a few years - either way you won't be disappointed.
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6/16/2009 - J_Hayden wrote: 86 Points
Gold yellow color with honeysuckle nose. Grapefruit with some pepper and soap on palate. Nice.
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12/21/2008 - avip wrote:
Very fruity wine. The kind some would die for. Not me though. I thought it had too much citric fruit on the palate. Acidity is good, but not very well balanced. It is kind of overpowering towards the ends. Having said that, I still think it is a great wine for its price. It goes well with light meats, or vegetarian dishes.
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11/26/2008 - Wine Gent wrote: 87 Points
Tour - Santa Barbara / Santa Ynez / Solvang 2008; 11/20/2008-11/27/2008 (Santa Barbara / Santa Ynez / Solvang, CA): Bouquet mandarin orange, citrus, nutmeg. Taste mild, sweet, soft finish. $13/bottle - Good value.
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11/14/2008 - hutch wrote: 82 Points
Found this a bit simple, and a little too sweet with decent but not balancing acidity. There's a touch of soapiness toward the finish. Not really a lot of fruit. At the price, it's not bad, but impossible to get excited about. 82-83
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11/3/2008 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
Nice new label. Not as dramatic as one might expect but not bad at all for $13. But also not really all that much.
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