Gewürztraminer Auslese 2004
The Gewürztraminer is one of the oldest wine cultivars in the world. According to current knowledge
it has been used to produce wine for the last two or three millenia at least. Nowadays it is still
common im many parts of Europe, although it has only minor importance when compared to well known and
widespread varieties. It is however everywhere valued as a speciality by conoisseurs but mostly
overlooked by the public. At the same time the Traminer offers one of the most intense tasting
sensations in the entire wine world due to its unique and unusually intense aroma. Grapes of this
variety are harvested when they are already very ripe and thus yield strong and highly aromatic wines
with a discreet acidity.
Tasting notes: This sweet Gewürztraminer Auslese 2004 impresses with a highly coloured
golden-yellow appearance which is typic for this variety. The aroma is extremely intense and dominated
by spicy flavours not unlike cinnamon. For really appreciating this wine you have to be willing to
appreciate its very special features. Enjoyed on its own, with a very flavourful dessert or a strong
cheese it will then impress you with all its qualities.
Drinking suggestions: This wine already gives a lot of drinking pleasure and is ready to drink
now. It can however be stored almost indefinitely because its concentratet constituents have a very
positive effect on the further aging process. Serve at 8-10° C (47-50 F).
Awards and Recommendations:
United States Beverage Tasting Institute, Chicago - 2006-5-18
87 points "Highly Recommended"
AWC - Austrian Wine Challenge - 2006-11-20
Silver Medal 88 points "Highly Recommended"
alcohol: 12 %vol
residual sugar: 71.9 g/L
acidity: 6.0 g/L
