Dr. Konstantin Frank

Reserve Finger Lakes Gewürztraminer

9.33 ratings
-no pro ratings
Finger Lakes, New York, USA
Gewürztraminer
Duck, Cheddar & Gruyere, Goose, Game, Chili & Hot Spicy, Fruit Desserts
Top Notes For
Severn Goodwin

Light on the gardenia/honeysuckle nose, noticable RS level, but not distracting.

Light on the gardenia/honeysuckle nose, noticable RS level, but not distracting.

Nov 22nd, 2017
James P Grover

I really liked this -- I've always liked gewurtztraminer and although this isn't as complex as Alsatian examples, it's maybe the best new world example I've had. There's lots of peach, mango, lychee, with hints of pineapple and pear. The acidity is soft and moderate, there's spice, and there's slatey minerality but not as much as in many wines from this region. The mouth feel is rich, and there's more sugar than a lot of European examples. There's just enough acidity, spice and minerality to keep the fruit and sugar from being cloying. This is great with spicy Asian food. I had it with a Thai Muslim curry of seafood.

I really liked this -- I've always liked gewurtztraminer and although this isn't as complex as Alsatian examples, it's maybe the best new world example I've had. There's lots of peach, mango, lychee, with hints of pineapple and pear. The acidity is soft and moderate, there's spice, and there's slatey minerality but not as much as in many wines from this region. The mouth feel is rich, and there's more sugar than a lot of European examples. There's just enough acidity, spice and minerality to keep the fruit and sugar from being cloying. This is great with spicy Asian food. I had it with a Thai Muslim curry of seafood.

1 person found it helpfulJul 30th, 2016
Domenica Carlson

Domenica had this 8 years ago

Domenica had this 8 years ago

Dec 21st, 2016