D'Alfonso-Curran
Blanca Santa Barbara County
Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, California, USA
D’Alfonso-Curran – Gewürztraminer – 2022
Monterey County, California, USA 🇺🇸
Overview
100% Gewürztraminer from Monterey County, crafted to showcase the grape’s exotic aromatics with a West Coast lift of acidity.
Aromas & Flavors
Layers of lychee, white peach, and orange blossom are accented by hints of ginger, cardamom, and rose petal. The spice is subtle yet distinctive, balancing the floral exuberance.
Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied and lively, with firm acidity that reins in the grape’s natural opulence. The finish is fresh, lightly spiced, and lingering.
Food Pairings
Ideal with aromatic cuisine like Thai curries, Vietnamese spring rolls, or Moroccan chicken tagine. Also a natural partner for aged Gouda or soft, washed-rind cheeses.
Verdict
A beautifully expressive Gewürztraminer that balances exotic aromatics with freshness, a fine example of how this Alsatian grape thrives in California’s cool-climate Monterey region.
Did You Know?
Gewürztraminer is notoriously tricky in the vineyard: early budding, prone to frost damage, and often low yielding. But when grown in cool sites like Monterey, it develops intense aromatics while keeping that crucial spine of acidity.
D’Alfonso-Curran – Gewürztraminer – 2022
Monterey County, California, USA 🇺🇸
Overview
100% Gewürztraminer from Monterey County, crafted to showcase the grape’s exotic aromatics with a West Coast lift of acidity.
Aromas & Flavors
Layers of lychee, white peach, and orange blossom are accented by hints of ginger, cardamom, and rose petal. The spice is subtle yet distinctive, balancing the floral exuberance.
Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied and lively, with firm acidity that reins in the grape’s natural opulence. The finish is fresh, lightly spiced, and lingering.
Food Pairings
Ideal with aromatic cuisine like Thai curries, Vietnamese spring rolls, or Moroccan chicken tagine. Also a natural partner for aged Gouda or soft, washed-rind cheeses.
Verdict
A beautifully expressive Gewürztraminer that balances exotic aromatics with freshness, a fine example of how this Alsatian grape thrives in California’s cool-climate Monterey region.
Did You Know?
Gewürztraminer is notoriously tricky in the vineyard: early budding, prone to frost damage, and often low yielding. But when grown in cool sites like Monterey, it develops intense aromatics while keeping that crucial spine of acidity.