The 2009 Lawson's Dry Hills Gewürztraminer is a wonderful expression of a great vintage. The wine is luscious and round with gentle acidity, balanced by a hint of sweetness(9.2g/L). Lemon peel, marmalade, candyfloss, coriander, ginger and floral notes can all be found on the nose. The palate is mouthfilling and rich with lovely concentration. Lychee, lemon and Turkish delight flavours lead on to a long spicy finish. As the wine develops it will become more expressive on the nose and increasingly complex.  Enjoy in moderation with Asian influenced dishes. 

Both vineyards were harvested and gently pressed with minimal skin contact. The resulting juice was fermented in stainless steel tanks with specially selected aromatics yeasts. The pressings from each parcel were fermented in older French oak barriques. Post fermentation the wine was allowed to sit on yeast lees for three months prior to blending. 

At the foot of Marlborough's dry Wither hills adjacent to our winery, the Lawson's and the Woodward vineyards consistently produce intensly flavoured Gewürztraminer grapes. After flowing both vineyards were shoot thinned and lightly leaf plucked to improve sun exposure. Post veraison, late bunches were removed to help achieve even ripening. The weather was kind to us and we picked as the flavours reached optimum levels. The Lawson's vineyard was picked in three parcels, with the latter two being included in this wine.  Drink now if you wish or over the next six years.