Villa Wolf Gewurztraminer (75cl, 11.5%)

An off-dry, aromatic German white wine from the Pfalz, made from Gewurztraminer and bottled at 11.5% ABV in a 750ml bottle. Produced under the direction of Ernst Loosen, it is fermented and matured in stainless steel, with malolactic fermentation avoided to preserve acidity. The vineyards sit on limestone, basalt and sandstone soils. The nose shows lychee, honeysuckle, rose petal and petroleum minerality, with apricot, flint and a salty note. The palate brings lychee, passion fruit, Turkish delight, peach and apricot, with ginger spice, citrus zest and off-dry sweetness balanced by fresh acidity. The finish is clean and moderately long, with sweet spice and candied orange peel.