{"title":"Gewurztraminer","description":"\u003cp\u003eGewurztraminer is one of the most instantly recognisable white varieties, known for its intensely perfumed aromas of lychee, rose petal, and warm spice that make it easy to identify in a blind tasting. Alsace, in northeastern France, is generally considered its spiritual home, producing both dry and off-dry styles with real weight and texture despite the grape's naturally low acidity. New Zealand has taken to the variety well, particularly in cooler pockets of Marlborough and Hawke's Bay, where producers lean into its aromatic intensity while keeping the sweetness in check. If Alsace specifically interests you, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/alsace-wine\"\u003eAlsace Wine\u003c\/a\u003e covers the region's other specialties. For aromatic whites more broadly, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/riesling\"\u003eRiesling\u003c\/a\u003e is worth a look.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"loveblock-marlborough-gewurztraminer","title":"Loveblock Marlborough Gewurztraminer 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLoveblock Marlborough Gewurztraminer\u003c\/strong\u003e is a perfumed, richly textured white from a windswept family vineyard in Lower Dashwood, Marlborough. Rosewater, Turkish delight and orange zest lead into guava, sweet mandarin and blood orange, with rounded texture and fresh acid tension keeping the finish lively and balanced. Sustainable and vegan-friendly, it is a natural match for aromatic Asian dishes, mild curries, roast pork or full-flavoured cheese.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePale gold with hints of green. Classic rosewater perfume and Turkish delight aromas with a hint of orange zest. Hints of guava, sweet mandarin and blood orange on the palate. Finishes with good rounded texture and nice acid tension. The grapes for this wine were sourced entirely from our family-owned vineyard in Lower Dashwood, where the elevated and windy location challenges the vines. Once at the winery, the grapes were crushed, destemmed, must chilled and pressed immediately. The juice was then floated, warmed and inoculated with an aromatic yeast. A cool fermentation followed and when the wine was deemed in balance in residual sugar, alcohol and acidity, the ferment was stopped.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the experts say:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDavid Walker Bell, WineFolio, 91\/100 (2024 Vintage)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Floral, exotic and peppery with musk, melon and lychee adding richness. The palate has plenty of sweet citrus fruit but feels quite dry as well.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hancocks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53182009999727,"sku":"100082","price":137.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/2252\/6319\/files\/LoveblockMarlboroughGewurztraminer.jpg?v=1785108783"},{"product_id":"te-whare-ra-sv-gewurztraminer","title":"Te Whare Ra SV Gewurztraminer 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTe Whare Ra SV Gewürztraminer\u003c\/strong\u003e An expressive Marlborough Gewürztraminer with plenty of perfume, flavour and composure. Lychee, mango, rose petal and ripe orange lead into quince, ginger and exotic spice, while a soft, finely textured palate carries its sweetness with freshness and length. Made from vines planted in 1979, among Marlborough's oldest Gewürztraminer plantings, this is an off-dry white with real concentration rather than simple fruitiness. A rewarding match for fragrant Thai curries, glazed pork or gently spiced chicken, and equally convincing when the occasion calls for something aromatic and a little outside the usual Sauvignon Blanc lane.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe certified organic fruit was hand-picked and hand-sorted before being destemmed, gently crushed and given overnight skin contact to build texture and phenolic structure. After gentle pressing, the juice was fermented slowly at cool temperatures in stainless steel to retain its aromatics. The parcels remained on lees after fermentation for additional texture and complexity. With 16 grams per litre of residual sugar, the wine is off-dry, intensely perfumed and richly flavoured, yet balanced by a fresh, persistent finish. It was bottled without fining and is suitable for vegans and vegetarians.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the experts say:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSam Kim, Wine Orbit, 96 Points and 5 Stars (2024)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003e“The varietal expression is unmistakable and seductively appealing. The inviting bouquet shows mango, lychee, Turkish Delight, rich floral, and subtle spice notes. The succulent palate displays silky texture and finely pitched acidity, making it wonderfully harmonious with a prolonged, delicious finish. This is beautifully proportioned and detailed with a multi-layered mouthfeel, promising to evolve graciously. At its best: now to 2036.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eErin Larkin, Robert Parker Wine Advocate, 94+ Points (2024)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003e“The 2024 Gewürztraminer is made utilizing fruit from the oldest Gewürztraminer vines in Marlborough, planted in 1979. The wine leads with lychee and lime oil, rose petals and ginger root. In fact, it tastes like the beautiful Turkish delight that I had at dessert last night, complete with that chalky texture that comes from the icing sugar. It has 16 grams per liter of residual sugar and is almost squeaky. The length of flavor through the finish is very good; it drags out the wine and makes it feel long and driven. The grapes are kept on skins overnight to help extract the phenolics from the wine, and this is used to drive the wine in place of acidity, which is inherently lower in this variety. It works. This is very good.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCameron Douglas MS, 94 Points and Excellent (2024)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003e“Aromatic and fragrant with an elegant pure fruit bouquet. Gentle yet distinctive spices and soft herbaceous qualities. Aromas of fresh white fleshed fruits, citrus zest and peppery spices. Satin smooth on the palate with a core of ripe fleshy pomaceous fruits, a vibrant acid line and length, this wine is just simply delicious. Finishing just dry the best window for drinking is from day of purchase through 2028+.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Federal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53182014325103,"sku":"100211","price":215.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/2252\/6319\/files\/TeWhareRaSVGewurztraminer.jpg?v=1784055574"},{"product_id":"wairau-river-reserve-gewurztraminer","title":"Wairau River Reserve Gewurztraminer 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWairau River Reserve Gewürztraminer\u003c\/strong\u003e is a richly aromatic Marlborough white with rose petal, elderflower and lychee leading into candied mandarin, gingerbread and gentle spice. There is a silky, softly off-dry feel to the palate, balanced by enough freshness to keep every mouthful lively. The fruit comes from Wairau River's Rapaura vineyard surrounding the winery, giving this expressive variety a distinctly local home. A fine choice for drinkers who enjoy generous texture and fragrant flavour, especially alongside Thai curries, aromatic Vietnamese dishes or mildly spiced pork.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe fruit was harvested in the cool early morning on 24 March from the Rapaura vineyard surrounding the winery. After destemming, it remained on skins in the press for 24 hours to build flavour and phenolic character. Free-run juice and light pressings were settled separately, then recombined for fermentation in small-format stainless-steel tanks. Fermentation was stopped early to retain 10g\/L residual sugar, and the wine spent an extended period on light lees for added texture and aromatic complexity. It has 12.5% alcohol, with a silky mouthfeel and lingering finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the experts say:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDavid Walker Bell, WineFolio, 92 points (2024)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003e“Rich and textural, the contrast between ripe fruit and brisk acidity gives energy and flow in the palate.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Federal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53182014718319,"sku":"100222","price":191.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/2252\/6319\/files\/WairauRiverReserveGewurztraminer2024.jpg?v=1785895175"},{"product_id":"main-divide-gewurztraminer","title":"Main Divide Gewurztraminer 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMain Divide Gewürztraminer\u003c\/strong\u003e Brimming with lychee, orange blossom, rose oil and warming spice, this aromatic North Canterbury white delivers plenty of Gewürztraminer character without becoming heavy or cloying. A touch of residual sweetness rounds out the palate, while lively acidity keeps the finish fresh, focused and impressively drinkable. Produced by the Donaldson family behind Pegasus Bay, it offers a generous taste of Waipara at a very approachable price. Pour it alongside fragrant Thai curries, ginger-spiced pork or mildly fiery Sichuan dishes, where its perfume, texture and gentle sweetness can really earn their keep.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit was harvested on 26 March and 10 April 2025. After crushing, the grapes received a short period of skin contact before fermentation in stainless steel to retain varietal purity. A small portion was naturally fermented as whole bunches and matured for around three months in old oak puncheons, adding structure and complexity. The finished wine has 13% alcohol and 7.5 g\/l residual sugar, with aromas of lychee, orange blossom, rose oil, cinnamon, potpourri and ginger. The palate is subtly sweet, finely focused and lifted by fresh acidity, with a long, thirst-quenching finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the experts say:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCameron Douglas MS, 90 Points (2025 Vintage)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e“Fabulous value and excellent drinking, a wine with a core of ripe white fleshed and tropical fruits, fresh white spices and suggestion of herb. A just dry wine on the palate, satin touches then contrasting acid line frame a fruity and varietal wine with a vibrant texture, lots of freshness and food friendly attributes. 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The fruit comes from a low-cropping vineyard in Marlborough’s Wairau Valley, while the Reserve range represents just the top one percent of Saint Clair’s production. A standout match for smoked salmon, fragrant curries or anything with a little spice of its own.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are sourced from Saint Clair’s immaculately tended Godfrey’s Creek vineyard in the Wairau Valley and picked during the cool of night at peak flavour. Extended skin contact helps draw out the aromatic character before the juice is cool fermented with selected yeast. 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