World renowned. Washington grown.
2005 Two Vines Gewurztraminer
Best Buy - Wine Press Northwest
Tasting Notes
“This fruit forward wine accents classic Gewürztraminer characteristics of citrus, slight spices, and honeysuckle. Subtle spicy-sweet fruit flavors linger through a refreshing, tart finish.” -Ray Einberger, Winemaker
Growing Season
- August 15 marked the beginning of the earliest harvest on record.
- Warm summer months contributed to the uniformity of berry maturation.
- A temperature drop in late summer cooled the vineyards and allowed the grapes extra hang time to enhance flavor and aromatic development.
- Moderate weather conditions during harvest contributed to mature fruit with intense flavors, good sugar development, and high natural acidity across varietals.
Vineyards
- 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 20-30 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: 0.69 g/100ml
- pH: 2.92
- Alcohol: 11.50%
- Sugar: 3.12 g/100ml