Steven Beishuizen

8.9

We've stopped in at this winery several times over the years, and going through the tastings here to us have felt hit or miss... That sounds bad, but I actually love that... Wineries that put out consistent but mundane wines lack soul in my opinion... Anyway, back to the wine at hand... The color here seems deeper and more amber than the average gewurtz... On the nose, this feels like cantaloupe, ripe peach and mineral... Is this an "orange nose"? On the palate, that stone fruit comes to life, but I'm still leaning cantaloupe here... Sage... Minerality to be sure... There's a suggestion of sweetness here that makes me wonder if in fact this is off-dry... I'm not getting as many herbal notes as is typical of gewurtz, but that sage again stands out. A dry herb feel. Why am I thinking about those peaches that have a donut shape? Medium body with less than medium acidity. I don't know what I would pair food-wise here... Is it sweet? Is it dry? A pairing is complicated... Maybe just go with a glass of wine all by itself in an Adirondack chair in the garden... The length of the finish is long almost reminiscent of Dr. McGillicuddy's peach schnapps but with a sweetness like a Bellini from Milestones back in the day. Yes. This is a Bellini finish. I actually do enjoy it. — 21 days ago

with Anita

Paul CArlisle

9.6

Smells like a fresh sea breeze, cactus/ aloo vera, tastes of almost a ghostly pear schnapps, and highly refreshing — 3 years ago

Tara Foley Shagawat

9.0

Just a solid smooth wine for the price — 5 years ago

Raun Kupiec

9.0

2023 Whisky Advent Calendar, Day 23: I get a hint of those chocolates filled with a cherry and Kirsch schnapps. Very rich and warming, with mild honey and vanilla. — a year ago

Steven Beishuizen

9.2

My bottle is labeled "Gran Malvasia 2016". On the nose, this is apple orchard or maybe a peach orchard where the fruit isn't ripe yet... On the palate, for me, this is a russetted golden apple... One of those rare cider varieties deep in the orchard... Apple schnapps, dry peach, sage, mineral... Dry in the mouth... Medium acidity... The finish is long and becomes buttery as time passes... This really is outstanding seven years after the vintage. — 2 years ago

with Anita

Dylan Thomas

9.2

I took somm Butane’s advice and opened this for New Year’s Day king crab legs. Could have been 🧈 ier lol. Dried apricot, schnickerdoodle, pear schnapps, flower schopp, lemon gooey butter cake. Think I’m going to order dessert now. — 4 years ago

Andrew McIntyre

9.1

Interesting wine. The nose is quince and citrus peel, tastewise there is almond, orange peel and beeswax. The only thing holding this back from greatness is a massive 16% alcohol. Brutal aftertaste that makes this more like an after dinner schnapps! After one glass i was staggering to the kitchen to make dinner. Bit of a shame but still a good wine. — 2 years ago

Jeroen Koenen

9.1

Fresh, yet dense.
Juicy pears, schnapps, flowers and minerals.
Nice. — 3 years ago

Justin Bothur

9.1

Mellow tropical fruits, peach schnapps, lemon zest, peony, white tea, orange blossom water, sea salt. Super fresh, citrusy and floral. Nice clean finish. — 4 years ago

Ian Pecoraro

9.3

Funky top notes with undertones of peach schnapps, naval orange juice, and spiced cooked apple.... — 6 years ago