2006 Saralee’s Vineyard Gewürztraminer

These heavily botrytised clusters were harvested November 30th at 39.2° Brix! Fermentation lasted for over 140 days in 100% new French oak barrels, and the resulting aromas of apricots, wild flower honey, rose water and toasted sweet vanilla beans dominate the nose. Ripe flavors of apricot jam, toasted marshmallows and spicy apple cider are accentuated by refreshing acidity. This is a very special wine crafted from a great vineyard in the heart of the Russian River Valley.
—Winemaker Bob Cabral