This is no doubt the finest dry Gewurztraminer made on North America. But I repeat myself, for this is merely the latest in a long run of brilliant Gewurz by winemaker Dan Goldfield. When you consider that most domestic Gewurztraminer is off-dry or sweet, you also must ask the question why? The reason is quite simple. Dry Gewurztraminer is difficult to nail. Much of it comes out bitter and uninteresting. The easiest path for a winemaker is to leave a bit of residual sugar in the wine and call it a day. Goldfield nails it every time. This vintage shows complex notes of jasmine, pear, grapefruit, honeycomb and citrus. It is impeccably balanced and delivers a long, spicy finish. Another brilliant dry Gewurztraminer from the master.Dutton Goldfield, Green Valley of Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Gewurztraminer 2016
By Robert Whitley
This is no doubt the finest dry Gewurztraminer made on North America. But I repeat myself, for this is merely the latest in a long run of brilliant Gewurz by winemaker Dan Goldfield. When you consider that most domestic Gewurztraminer is off-dry or sweet, you also must ask the question why? The reason is quite simple. Dry Gewurztraminer is difficult to nail. Much of it comes out bitter and uninteresting. The easiest path for a winemaker is to leave a bit of residual sugar in the wine and call it a day. Goldfield nails it every time. This vintage shows complex notes of jasmine, pear, grapefruit, honeycomb and citrus. It is impeccably balanced and delivers a long, spicy finish. Another brilliant dry Gewurztraminer from the master.