2014 Vista Verde Vineyard Late Harvest Gewürztraminer

This wine has a vibrant nose of fresh rose petals, exotic tropical fruits, and orange marmalade which are immediately apparent upon pouring the wine. On the palate, notes of Mirabelle plum, yellow apple, and marzipan mix with the beautifully integrated oak tones of nutmeg, allspice and vanilla. Hints of talcum powder join the fruit notes and add depth to this highly expressive wine. At first sip, the wine seems almost honeyed but the palate fans out with an incredible focus of acidity. Flavors of plum and lychee nut mingle with baking spices that meld into the signature crushed rock profile on the finish. Given the chance we’d cellar this wine, however summer stone fruit cobbler, almond torte, or strawberry shortcake would be reason enough to open early. A wonderful conclusion to any meal!