Monterey County’s history with German/Alsatian grape varieties goes back to its beginnings, when Mirassou had huge success with an off-dry Riesling in a blue bottle. The glass is clear here, but the vibe echoes that past with solid Gewurztraminer markers of lychee, white flowers and tangerine in both aroma and flavor profiles, and everything finishes with a semi sweet acidic kiss. It’s a porch pounder of the first order.
Cannery Row, Monterey County (California) Gewurztraminer 2021
By Rich Cook