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2013 Pfeiffer The Carson Gewurztraminer
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A seductive nose of rose water and musk. |
Description
| Grapes |
Gewürztraminer
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| Vintage |
2013
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| Seal |
A screw cap has been used on our 2013 Gewürztraminer to maximise its flavour and freshness, and to eliminate the chances of cork taint.
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| Reviews |
Watch this space...
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| Awards |
Not shown yet
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| Fruit Sourcing |
The Carson Vineyard, King Valley
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| Harvest Date |
March 2013
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| Vintage |
The lead up to vintage 2013 was promising, with dry conditions throughout the growing season. January 2013 saw temperatures soar, causing sugar levels to rise rapidly, and a return to an early February start for vintage. Reds particularly ripened early, and we actually commenced vintage with our 2013 Carlyle Vineyard Shiraz (the first time a red has been the first variety harvested at Pfeiffer Wines).
Unlike the 2011 and 2012 seasons, there were minimal rain events throughout the 2013 vintage, allowing for a steady receival of fruit and less pressure in the winery. The dry autumn also allowed full maturation of our fortified varieties, with Muscadelle for Topaque being picked at the end of April. Overall, quality is high, particularly in the red and fortified varieties, with the wines showing great colour, ripe fruit flavours and good length of flavour.
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| Winemakers Comments |
Fermentation occurred in stainless steel tanks for 12 days at temperatures of approximately 14-16° Celsius. The wine was fined and clarified prior to bottling in early May 2013 to lock in fruitfulness and freshness.
Our 2013 Gewürztraminer exhibits an exotic nose of musk, rose petals and citrus fruits. The palate has attractive floral and citrus fruit, balanced acidity, and a crisp, long finish.
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| Partners |
Asian food specialist
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| Cellar |
The 2013 Gewürztraminer is fresh and floral now, and so very hard to resist. However, those who like the aged characters in a Riesling would be rewarded with 8 years bottle maturation until 2021, if not longer!
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| Allergens |
Produced with the aid of milk products and traces may remain.
Preservative (220, 223) Added.
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| Technical Details |
Res. Sugar 9.08 g/L
pH 3.37
TA 6.15 g/L
Alcohol 12.8 % v/v |
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