Kiona Late Harvest Gewurztraminer 05 375ml

Classic late harvest with rich flavors of litchi and grapefruit, honey and spice.

Woehler on Wine: "Distinctively spicy with honey-citrus flavors that make this a great accompaniment to cheese cake."

A sweet gewurztraminer in a half bottle- fruit and candy flavors, not as concentrated as an ice wine but full of warm sweet fruit flavors.

From the winery: "Each year we seek to make the best possible late harvest wines by leaving selected acreage unpicked as long as possible. Usually by late October to early December the stems will no longer support the weight of the grape clusters and the grapes must be picked. This is approximately four to ten weeks after the normal harvest. The extra time on the vine increases sugar and concentrates the flavors.

Kiona's Late Harvest wines have received accolades from around the world vintage after vintage. This Gewurztraminer was picked at about 28% sugar and is finished at 10% residual sugar and 10 % alcohol. The flavor and balance of this wine will satisfy even the most discriminating sweet tooth.

The grapes for this wine come from the Red Mountain area of the Yakima Valley.

What Others Say:

Wine & Spirits - "A wine of intense pleasure, golden and almost syrupy. Very enjoyable, sweet late-harvest style displays honey, fig, caramel, and apricot. Feels extremely sweet on the palate and finishes with long, spiced fruit flavors. A fine combination of clove, orange blossom and intense, overripe fruit that will taste best poured as dessert itself..."

Awards for past & current vintages:

LATE HARVEST GEWURZTRAMINER, 2002,RED MOUNTAIN
SILVER, San Diego National Wine Competition, CA
SILVER, Northwest Wine Summit, WA

LATE HARVEST GEWURZTRAMINER, 2001,RED MOUNTAIN
SILVER, International Eastern Wine Competition, New York
SILVER, Taster's Guild International, Grand Rapids, MI