The grapes for the Envoy Gewurztraminer were hand selected and harvested from our original plantings of Alsace clones. They were chilled and pressed slowly, then fermented in small oak vessels, with a small percentage of malolatic fermentation occurring. The nose is green ginger, cardamom, and mixed spices fighting it out with lush tropical fruits. The palate is decadent and concentrated, the bright primary fruit will gain interest with bottle age as noble rot influences show through. Residual Sugar: 38 g/L

Drink Now - 2017

2011 Vintage

• 96/100, Top NZ Gewurztraminer, GOurmet Traveller Wine Magazine, Apr/May 2012, Bob Campbell MW

2007 Vintage

• 92 Points - Gourmet Traveller Wine, June 2009