2008 Late Harvest Gewurztraminer
The 2008 growing season yielded sufficient fruit so that we left a portion of our favorite block unpicked for our late harvest gamble. The vineyard showed little botrytis on the small, rose colored berries so the decision was made to cut the canes on the remaining rows. Passerillage, as it is know in France, is a method of reducing the water content of the berries by cutting the canes that connect the fruit with the vine. This is the second time we employed this techniques and the result is a concentration of flavors and sweetness. We picked the fruit the day before Halloween - a full 4 weeks after our normal pick of Gewurztraminer. Aromas of honeysuckle, rose petal, spiced apricot, citrus rind and evergreen grace the nose, while the palate highlights apricot, rose, jasmine and pie crust with nuances of English cream. The mouth feel is broad and full with lingering viscosity and balanced acidity so this wine can be enjoyed on its own or with a light dessert (try our Almond Ginger Biscotti recipe!). Husch late harvest Gewurztraminer will gain complexity and richness over the next 5-10 years.
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