Release Notes:
Although originally from Germany,
Gewurztraminer has achieved acclaim for its potent, aromatic, golden-colored wines grown on the warm, dry hills of France’s Alsace region. It is, after Riesling, Alsace’s 2nd most important grape. Unfortunately, it is also its most misunderstood. With some examples (especially from the New World) overly sweet; and others late-harvest wines intended to be consumed as dessert wines, confusion is common regarding what tastes like. Domaine Loew’s Gewurztraminer enjoys a remarkable balance of acidity, richness, and aromatic flavors. The young Etienne Loew has adopted careful, sustainable agriculture in his family’s vineyards near Westhoffen and the results have been fantastic so far!
Tasting Notes:
A beautiful golden colored wine with a very expressive nose of stone fruit, orange peel, flowers, and spice – especially cloves. large, smooth, emollient wine with tremendous complexity and balance. The fruit flavors mirror the nose, complemented by a long, spicy finish. Drink over the next couple years as an aperitif or with foie gras, rich poultry dishes, quiche, ethnic foods, and, of course, Alsace’s Munster cheese.
The Altenberg de Bergbieten vineyard in late summer.
Winery:
Domaine Loew is very rapidly becoming one of the best domaines in the north of Alsace. Situated in Westoffen, it is about at the latitude of Strasbourg. The current winemaker,... Read more
Region:
Despite being quite far north, Alsace is the driest part of France, and enjoys plentiful sunshine and beautiful autumns thanks to the Vosges Mountains that protect the area from the maritime... Read more
Vineyards overlooking a picturesque Alsatian village.
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