David Hill 2006 Estate Gewürztraminer (Willamette Valley)

Country: US / Estate
Variety: Gewürztraminer Oregon
Winery: David Hill / Willamette Valley

This is finished dry, at 13.3% alcohol, and puts the emphasis on citrus and grass, cracker and grain. There is a smidgeon of varietal perfume—a whiff of rose petal—but overall it’s trending more toward Sauvignon Blanc than most Gewürztraminer. Nonetheless there is an impression of sweetness on the palate, from the nicely-ripened fruit.