World renowned. Washington grown.
2004 Two Vines Gewurztraminer
Tasting Notes
“This classic Gewürztraminer accents aromatics of citrus, spicy peach and honeysuckle. Subtle spicy-sweet fruit flavors linger through a refreshing, tart finish.” -Ray Einberger, Winemaker
Growing Season
- Hot, dry weather from bud break to mid-August created ideal flavor maturity and prompted the earliest harvest start, beginning August 16.
- Harvesting slowed in mid-September due to cool temperatures and intermittent light rain.
- Grapes reached ideal physiologic maturity during the cool period.
- Warm, dry weather held from early October through harvest’s end with grape flavors and structural elements in harmony.
Vineyards
- Premium vineyards throughout the Columbia Valley are sources for Columbia Crest’s Gewürztraminer.
- Columbia Valley vineyards are seated east of the Cascade Mountain range. Up to 14,000 feet high, the mountains effectively block eastward-moving wet weather systems from the Pacific Ocean.
- Just 6 to 8 inches of rainfall reach the growing region annually. Vineyards are 100% drip irrigation.
- The soils have low fertility and low water-holding capacity, allowing precise control of vine growth patterns.
- Vines are planted north to south on south and southeast facing slopes.
Vinification
- Juice cold-settled then fermented for 22 days in temperature- controlled stainless steel tanks.
- Cool temperatures were maintained throughout fermentation to enhance the variety’s fresh, spicy appeal.
Technical Data
- Total acidity: 0.63 g/100ml
- pH: 3.15
- Alcohol: 11.50%