“Rich, complex gewürztraminer that lifts the variety a level or two above the normal fruit-and-floral wines on offer. It’s a powerful wine, with layers of exotic fruits and spices together with a mix of floral notes. A sumptuous wine with a lengthy finish that won’t quit. Dry River has definitely done it again!”
Bob Campbell, The Real Review.
“Rose petals, lychee, mandarin and grapefruit rind…. Since our aim is to produce a full-bodied wine with a high aromatic density, yet a restraint and elegance, we generally make several picks through this vineyard at
different ripening times. The last picking pass was with a high portion of Botrytis infected fruit, which is
showcased by clover honey, candied ginger, Turkish delight and linalool. With the dense and ripe aromatics on display on the nose, the palate is surprisingly more light weight with a lower residual sugar than usual, 17 grams/litre. The consequence of this is a gentle entrance. However, the wine spreads fast and evenly, covering the complete palate with a friendly and buoyant mouthfeel. Good “housekeeping” is the playful threesome interaction between the fruit weight, the density and acidity. The latter keeps the wine fresh, alive and allows for a long and linear finish. This wine can be enjoyed young, or after five to eight years for added complexity”
– Dry River Wines
