Tasting - Gewurztraminer

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Name of wine:  Gewurztraminer by Chateau Ste. Michelle

Varietal:  Gewurztraminer

Region:  Columbia Valley, Washington

Country:  United States

Year:  2020

Price:  $10.49

Wine critic:  Pale straw color, floral fragrance. White peach, pear, apple and clove notes. Medium acidity, light body, little sweet at the end.

References:

• Gewurztraminer (pg. 115):  Lychee, rose, grapefruit, tangerine, and ginger.  High in sweetness, alcohol, and body, and low in acidity and tannins.

My review:  Right away there is a floral smell, and what I believe to be some grapefruit.  Upon tasting, the fruity flavor is softer, less biting and acidic than the Riesling.  The floral flavor is still very present, but I found that the flavor profile was more uniform than the Riesling, which had distinct green apple and lime flavors.  The body is fuller than the Riesling, but the acidity is significantly lower, allowing for an easier trip when swallowing.  Just as the aftertaste was leaving my mouth in one of my sips, I detected some kind of foreign fruity flavor that was unfamiliar.  It could have been something relating to a tangerine, which is described in Wine Folly, but I'm unsure.  Very nice wine to have with a poultry or seafood dinner!

With food:  No