Union Sacré
Belle de Nuit Central Coast Gewürztraminer
Central Coast, California, USA
Chasing my chaotic self-administered pandemic hair chopping with a Gewurtz from Arroyo Seco which seems to me apropos as I imagine the region as wind-swept and tousled. This wine is not so much and that is a good thing. All is in harmony. There is just the right amount of everything and it hits you in order—the lychees are followed by a green lawn leading to the flower garden full of roses and gardenias all spirited along by a nice amount of acid and powered by a prickling tannin. I’m not normally the biggest Gewurtz fan but I’d reach for this a second time. I’d maybe even pair it with a “hard to pair” thing like artichoke. Something about the floral nature of both I think could line up. Is that crazy? Maybe. But this is coming from someone who just used her kitchen scissors to give herself an intentionally asymmetrical haircut.
Chasing my chaotic self-administered pandemic hair chopping with a Gewurtz from Arroyo Seco which seems to me apropos as I imagine the region as wind-swept and tousled. This wine is not so much and that is a good thing. All is in harmony. There is just the right amount of everything and it hits you in order—the lychees are followed by a green lawn leading to the flower garden full of roses and gardenias all spirited along by a nice amount of acid and powered by a prickling tannin. I’m not normally the biggest Gewurtz fan but I’d reach for this a second time. I’d maybe even pair it with a “hard to pair” thing like artichoke. Something about the floral nature of both I think could line up. Is that crazy? Maybe. But this is coming from someone who just used her kitchen scissors to give herself an intentionally asymmetrical haircut.
Feb 11th, 2021
2019 vintage. Really good example of the variety. Lean, clean, and citrusy. Lychee, white peach, guava, candied pink grapefruit, passion fruit, rose water, orange blossom, honeysuckle. Completely lacking in any oiliness. Great balance and elegance.
2019 vintage. Really good example of the variety. Lean, clean, and citrusy. Lychee, white peach, guava, candied pink grapefruit, passion fruit, rose water, orange blossom, honeysuckle. Completely lacking in any oiliness. Great balance and elegance.
Nov 22nd, 2020
Haven't been here for years. What a nice gewurztraminer, reminiscent of a Navarro.
Haven't been here for years. What a nice gewurztraminer, reminiscent of a Navarro.
1 person found it helpfulOct 4th, 2020
Weird and wonderful. All the gewurz white flowers up front, snappy acidity dare I say some CO2, beautiful color—skin contact orange meets rosé. Acid tames fruit. I really like the wines from this house.
Weird and wonderful. All the gewurz white flowers up front, snappy acidity dare I say some CO2, beautiful color—skin contact orange meets rosé. Acid tames fruit. I really like the wines from this house.
1 person found it helpfulAug 14th, 2020
so good - some mix between a rose and skin contact
so good - some mix between a rose and skin contact
1 person found it helpfulJul 18th, 2020
Better than the 18’. Less fizz. Orange tint. Dry ish...
Better than the 18’. Less fizz. Orange tint. Dry ish...
1 person found it helpfulJun 8th, 2020
$20 northville wine shop. Love. Repurchase.
$20 northville wine shop. Love. Repurchase.
Jun 21st, 2021
Honey suckle and ripe melon. Very dry and crisp for a Gewürtzraminer but too floral / perfumey for my taste. Note to self - report back to Kevin still not into Gewurtz
Honey suckle and ripe melon. Very dry and crisp for a Gewürtzraminer but too floral / perfumey for my taste. Note to self - report back to Kevin still not into Gewurtz
Feb 4th, 2021Tremendous value at $14 for this Central Coast gewurztraminer. Excellent wine.
Tremendous value at $14 for this Central Coast gewurztraminer. Excellent wine.
Dec 20th, 2020