2019 One Off Super Sticky Late Harvest Gewurztraminer

Brand	Te Awanga
Region	Hawkes Bay
Varietal	Gewurztraminer
Size	375ml
Alcohol %	9.5%
Vintage	2019
Country	New Zealand

From the Te Awanga website and so beautifully said, that is has to be repeated: “Superstar heavy-hitter Mike Tyson once said “Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.” Making a dessert wine is a little like that. Carefully laid plans are swiftly thrown out when grapes won’t press, juice won’t settle, ferments won’t start … I’ve never made a sticky the way I planned, but never made one I don’t love.” Made from Gewurztraminer, Gew for short, (much easier to say) from their own vineyard and it is the quintessential expression of Gew, wow.

pure rose petal, rose water and Turkish delight with hints of lychee

a lusciously sweet wine which screams of florals and perfume. Gorgeous flavours that are overwhelming but still I cannot help but love them. Gew is naturally very low in acid but its all about the firm, slightly bitter finish that gives balance to those floral perfumed flavours and luscious sweetness. Hard to match with a desert, so go with a perfectly ripened Brie that’s oozing.