2019 Blackenbrook Nelson Reserve Gewurztraminer

95 Points Bob Campbell MW
In stock
A magnificent Gewurz from award-winning experts in Nelson aromatics. The Blackenbrook estate Gewurztraminer is one of our bestsellers, but here we have their Reserve label — only released in great vintages. A gently hedonistic and yet complex wine, the Reserve label represents the very best of Blackenbrook's beautiful vineyards and hands-on winemaking. One to try!
$29.99 in mixed 6+ or $33.99 per bottle

Grape

Gewurztraminer

Its Origins

Quality wines start in the vineyard. It was with that clear vision that Daniel and Ursula Schwarzenbach moved to the top of the South Island in 1998 and searched for land for almost two years, before purchasing their 20ha block in Tasman on the scenic Coastal Highway. The gentle north-facing slope, the Moutere clay soils and the mild maritime climate were immediately appealing. In the winter of 2000 they grafted their own vines to plant the first 4ha of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir in the following winter. Over the years they added Riesling, Gewürztraminer and the Italian red variety Montepulciano into the mix. Born in Switzerland but living in New Zealand since age 9, Daniel began his career as a medical chemist and microbiologist in NZ and the UK, before deciding that winemaking was the path he wanted to go down. He is committed to sustainable/organic winemaking, with very few additions/adjustments made to the wines themselves.

What The Critics Say

95/100 Bob Campbell

"Medium/dry gewürztraminer with vanilla, white rose petal, potpourri and a suggestion of lychee supported by gentle acidity. Strongly varietal wine that is deliciously drinkable now but no rush. Good purity and an ethereal texture."

4 1/2 Stars M.Cooper

"Still youthful, the 2019 vintage (4.5*) is a softly mouthfilling wine, estate-grown and hand-picked. Bright, light lemon/green, it is weighty and fleshy, with strong, vibrant pear, lychee and spice flavours, gentle sweetness (12 grams/litre of residual sugar), and a touch of tannin. Best drinking mid-2022+."

Variety Gewurztraminer
Closure Cap
Volume 750ml
Alcohol 14.50%
Maturity 2021 - 2024

This Wine Goes Well With

with ASIAN FOOD
with INDIAN CUISINE
with STRONG CHEESE

Taste

4

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