Pegasus Bay
Gewürztraminer 2021 750ml

On release the wine has a bright lemon tone.  Exotic and perfumed, the nose is an enchanting patchwork of floral, tropical and spicy fragrances.  Impressions of roses, honeysuckle, and wildflower cascade from the glass, flecked with pineapple, ginger, nutmeg and Turkish delight, along with a whisp of barrel flint.   Due to the varietal intensity of Gewürz, some additional winemaking techniques have been employed to give the wine extra complexity.  Skin contact and fermenting with solids provide increased structure and a subtle hint of struck match, while the oak aging and lees contact adds mouth feel.  The palate is textural and weighty, framed with ripe phenolics and mellow acidity that balance the wine.  A touch of bittersweet apricot kernel compliments its off dry style, adding length and prolonging the finish.