2022 Dry River Lovat Martinborough Gewurztraminer
Grape
Gewurztraminer
Its Origins
Dry River took its simple but evocative name from an historic sheep station that used to exist a few kilometres away on the dry, wandering river plains between Martinborough and lake Wairarapa. Planted by the visionary Neil and Dawn McCallum in 1979 - a good few years ahead of ‘old hand’ Alan Limmer in Gimblett Gravels - Dry River were not only ahead of the curve but can these days speak meaningfully about the old vine presence and impact on the estate’s production. With an approach and culture that feels quite European, Dry River are interested in sustainability and minimal intervention - especially in the winery - but always with a reasoned eye for what is pragmatic and particular to their terroir. Eschewing the Kiwi obsession with varietal flavour-making and wines to drink now, Dry River focus their impressive resources on the simple but complex task of producing and preserving true physiological ripeness, in this way making wines of extreme quality and balance that are often approachable young but reach their true expression after some years in cellar.
What The Critics Say
Winemaker notes on current 2022 vintage
"The 2022 Dry River Pinot Gris is lavish and charming. Ripe aromatics of peach, red-petal, ginger spice and nougat carry into the concentrated palate with flavours of pistachio, mandarin and warm cream. The palate remains broad and generous, finishing with a slight lift of cooling alcohol and delicate phenolic tension."
97/100 Bob Campbell MW (2021 vintage)
"Rich, creamy and complex gewürztraminer, with layers of tropical fruit, lychee, potpourri and exotic spice flavours that are underpinned with appealing savour ginger and nutty yeast lees characters. Plenty of power and cellaring potential. Great length of flavour 22 APR 2022."
95/100 and "Outstanding" Cameron Douglas MS (2021 vintage)
"Completely seductive perfumes of old roses and spices, exotic fruits and leesy complexities. Concentrated, lifted, classic and intense. A silk texture touches the palate first then flavours of fresh white and yellow fleshed fruits, exotic spices and a core of energy. Plenty of acidity and intensity with a core varietal power and layers of flavours that come and go in waves of intensity. A totally delicious wine, ready to drink, but will also age well if stored correctly. Best drinking from late 2022 through 2030." Drink 2022 - 2030
| Variety | Gewurztraminer |
|---|---|
| Region | Martinborough / Wairarapa |
| Closure | Cork |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Maturity | 2023 - 2033 |
This Wine Goes Well With
Taste
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