2010 LAWSON DRY HILLS GEWÜRZTRAMINER - SPICE UP YOUR LIFE

Gewürztraminer is very much an extrovert variety. Its pungent aromatics and unmistakable rose petal and lychee make it impossible to ignore. Yet, as with many things extrovert, it can tire just a touch, particularly if taken in excess. This particular taster is no great fan of Gewürz, finding it lacks the subtlety one tend to seek. Yet, every wine has a place, and for this imbiber, a half decent bottle of Gewürztraminer is a good accompaniment to Thai cuisine, in this instance, a rather fiery Thai Green Curry.

Marlborough’s Lawson Dry Hills may not be the world’s most exciting wine producer. It is fair to say that they are unashamedly commercial. However, the entire Lawson’s portfolio is undeniably well made and over-delivers in terms of value for money.

The 2010 Gewürztraminer is no exception. It displays bold aromatics one expects of the variety, a slightly off-dry palate balanced by just enough acidity. It’s not the sort of wine one would tread over hot coals to taste, but its clean, fresh and well made. What more can one ask?

2010 GEWÜRZTRAMINER
Producer: Lawson Dry Hills
Variety: Gewürztraminer
Vintage: 2010
Region: Marlborough, New Zealand
ABV: 14.0%
Closure: Screw cap
Retail Price: $23.00
Date tasted: 3 March 2013

Tasting Note:
Pale silvery green. Open aromatic nose of lychee, pear and pineapple. Off-dry, medium bodied, quite tropical in fruit profile. Good fruit intensity and just enough acidity to provide balance. Unashamedly commercial in style, but well made and a good foil for Thai food.
Score: 15/20