2018 Vista Verde Vineyard Late Harvest Gewürztraminer

Rose water and lychee nut aromas jump from the glass while baked stone fruit, with a touch of vanilla and nutmeg, add a depth to the exotic nose. The palate is wonderfully balanced with seamlessly integrated acidity that adds energy and provides shape. Flavors of poached stone fruits, along with wood spices combine with a lift of jasmine on the finish and round out the enticing flavors. This wine is completely barrel fermented in new barrels, which is a good treatment given the structure and weight of the wine the oak adds texture without heaviness. My favorite pairing with this wine is a stone fruit tart drizzled with honey and toasted almonds.