Wairau River Gewurztraminer Marlborough NZ 2009

Price: £11.99

A spicy white with classic lychee and rose petal aromas, with refreshing acidity in this off dry style.

Producer: Wairau River (pronounced why-rhoo) is Maori for 'Many Waters' reflecting the intricate braided pattern the river has carved on its path to the Pacific Ocean. It is on these riverbanks that Phil and Chris Rose planted their first vines in 1978.

Grape: Gewurztraminer is a pink-skinned grape that produces headily scented and full-bodied white wines. It is cultivated in most parts of the globe, although most grown in Alsace in France, where it is designated a noble variety.

Wines from this variety are generally marked by high alcohol, often coupled with very low acids, which means cool climates do it a lot of favours. Hence, its success in countries such as Germany, Austria and, more recently, New Zealand.

Region: Marlborough is located on the northeastern edge of the top of New Zealand’s South Island. Marlbourgh started making wine in 1875, however, the modern story really starts in 1973 when Montana planted Sauvignon Blanc and took the wine by storm. In addition to its variety defining Sauvignon Blanc it producers excellent Rieslings and Pinot Noirs.

Style: These wines are more distinctive in style than the mainstream grape varieties and usually provoke a love/hate response! Worth testing out on your tastebuds is a Gewurztraminer for a luscious & fragrant wine with lychee, lime and apricot aromas. This wine is wonderful with Chinese or Thai food. Discover the full on fruitiness of the fabulous Riesling grape which develops petrol aromas as it ages.

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