White

Hyland Old Vine Gewürztraminer (McMinnville)

McMinnville · Willamette Valley · United States

Fact sheet

frutos do mar · pratos asiáticos · comida tailandesa · caril suave · queijos cremosos

201690 pts

Labeled 'Old Vine' now that the vineyard it's sourced from has passed 40 years of age, this dry, aromatic wine is varietally true without seeming cloying. Green banana, grapefruit and pineapple flavors feature prominently, along with a hint of lemon verbena.
201591 pts

This solid, fruity, generous wine pushes bold flavors of white peach and melon into a rich midpalate. Highlights of lemon verbena and hints of mint accompany the expected floral scents and lightly soapy character of this distinctive grape. Drink this over the next two years whil…
201388 pts

These old vines are from the original 1971 estate planting. The wine is quite dry, surprisingly soft in the mouth, with lemon zest, peach and grapefruit flavors. The floral nature of the grape is kept in check, as are both the alcohol and acidity.
201188 pts

Quite dry and reaching just 12% alcohol, this smells of rose petal and lychee fruit. It's delicate and floral, showing dashes of lemon rind and mineral on the finish.
201091 pts

A delightful, dry, citrusy Gewürztraminer, with a mix of dried rind and lightly candied fruit flavors. Lemon-lime and tangerine, a wash of rose water, and a balanced, elegant style, mark this as special.