Olssens of Bannockburn

Central Otago Gewürztraminer

9.15 ratings
8.81 pro ratings
Bannockburn, Otago, South Island, New Zealand
Gewürztraminer
Duck, Cheddar & Gruyere, Goose, Game, Chili & Hot Spicy, Fruit Desserts
Top Notes For
Bob McDonald

Gewurztraminer is a varietal that does particularly well in New Zealand in my tasting experience. Gorgeous nose of lychees with floral spicy notes. Voluptuous on the front and middle palates but finishes dry. The perfect wine with Asian food. In a word - delicious. Another brilliant Gewürztraminer is made at Gisborne in the North Island by Vinoptima whose goal it is to produce the worlds best Gewürztraminer to challenge the Grand Crus of Alsace.

Gewurztraminer is a varietal that does particularly well in New Zealand in my tasting experience. Gorgeous nose of lychees with floral spicy notes. Voluptuous on the front and middle palates but finishes dry. The perfect wine with Asian food. In a word - delicious. Another brilliant Gewürztraminer is made at Gisborne in the North Island by Vinoptima whose goal it is to produce the worlds best Gewürztraminer to challenge the Grand Crus of Alsace.

Dec 31st, 2015
Bob McDonald

Striking nose of trademark Lychees. Also honeysuckle with nuances of Turkish delight. Great example of a new world Gewürztraminer. Crisp acid finish. 17.5+.

Striking nose of trademark Lychees. Also honeysuckle with nuances of Turkish delight. Great example of a new world Gewürztraminer. Crisp acid finish. 17.5+.

Nov 29th, 2014
Fabio Dore

Still good but slightly over the hill

Still good but slightly over the hill

Mar 25th, 2013