Weingut Geil (Johann Geil)
Kabinett Gewürztraminer
Rheinhessen, Germany
What a little surprise this wine was! Had it as an aperitif with cheeses, and it had just the right amount of acid for the foods, with a touch of sweetness characteristic of its harvest style. Petrol/rubber on the nose, and apricot jam, with a touch of candied ginger. The pallet was balanced and soft, classically showing lychee, slate mineral, asian pear, and a refreshing finish. The alcohol isn't high, so it is great to have as a before dinner drink aside from a Sparkler/Champagne, and in some cases, certainly more affordable and interesting.
What a little surprise this wine was! Had it as an aperitif with cheeses, and it had just the right amount of acid for the foods, with a touch of sweetness characteristic of its harvest style. Petrol/rubber on the nose, and apricot jam, with a touch of candied ginger. The pallet was balanced and soft, classically showing lychee, slate mineral, asian pear, and a refreshing finish. The alcohol isn't high, so it is great to have as a before dinner drink aside from a Sparkler/Champagne, and in some cases, certainly more affordable and interesting.
1 person found it helpfulJan 4th, 2017
Great nose. Initial burnt rubber opening up to potpourri. Apples and citrus on the pallet. Acidity could be tighter but overall very good. Drink!
Great nose. Initial burnt rubber opening up to potpourri. Apples and citrus on the pallet. Acidity could be tighter but overall very good. Drink!
1 person found it helpfulDec 31st, 2015Gewürztraminer is always a good choice for Thanksgiving. #gewürztraminer #germanwine #friendsgiving
Gewürztraminer is always a good choice for Thanksgiving. #gewürztraminer #germanwine #friendsgiving
Nov 26th, 2015
Curious @ story behind this-a very good maker but not carried by its main importer Skurnik,there's tittle 2 no press on it,it's lovely-oily texture&grapey muscat like flavors at fiore, acid in background.if this is black sheep of producers line up I'm in!
Curious @ story behind this-a very good maker but not carried by its main importer Skurnik,there's tittle 2 no press on it,it's lovely-oily texture&grapey muscat like flavors at fiore, acid in background.if this is black sheep of producers line up I'm in!
Mar 21st, 2014
Kiwis? Passion fruit? Lychee? What’s not to like? Very sweet but pair it right (we downed the bottle with Thai food) and you won’t be sorry. Just enough cleaning product on the nose to tamp down on the sugar.
Kiwis? Passion fruit? Lychee? What’s not to like? Very sweet but pair it right (we downed the bottle with Thai food) and you won’t be sorry. Just enough cleaning product on the nose to tamp down on the sugar.
Nov 14th, 2020
Significantly sweeter than I expected
Significantly sweeter than I expected
Sep 4th, 2020