2024 Empirical Marlborough Gewurztraminer

100% Marlborough Gewürztraminer

71% Opaoa vineyard – rich loam and silty riverbed soils results in lush and healthy vines that crop well with healthy fruit with high nutritional status.  The fruit typically displays classic gewürz flavours including white rose, lychee, jasmine, and pineapple and a broad mid palate.

29% Rarangi Vineyard – known for its free draining pea gravels, and its proximity to sea - moderating the climate, allowing cooling sea breezes to maintain those fresh cool climate flavours of citrus, mandarin peal and tropical notes.

These much leaner soils that require more attention to achieve ripeness, but result in excellent concentration and flavours.

Colour: Pale lemon yellow

 Aroma: Concentrated aromatic style with rich textural layers. Redolent of Turkish delight, white rose petal, warm spice and zesty mandarin.

 Palate: Supported by a silky palate, reminiscent of warm brioche from the extended time on lees, and with an elegant dry finish. This wine will age gracefully and develop more weight and density over time – worth putting aside for 2-5 years post bottling for this added experience.

Enjoy with melted cheese raclette, or spicy roast dishes such as Hong Kong Duck.