Navarro Vineyards - 2005 Gewürztraminer

2005 Gewürztraminer
Cuvée Traditional (Dry)
California
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Gewürztraminer is Navarro's most popular variety. When it rained before and during bloom in 2005 we started to worry and by August we panicked. None of our Anderson Valley neighbors had any to spare since they had experienced the same lousy set. We phoned growers in Sonoma and Santa Barbara to see if they could help. We wanted enough Gewürztraminer to keep our customers in high spirits but we also wanted enough juice to keep our oak casks full and healthy. We ferment and age Gewürz in 1500 gallon oak ovals and by the time just one cask is shipped from France it costs as much as a new family car. These big oak ovals can be used for many years but left empty for one vintage they can spoil forever. Fortunately we didn't have to fill them monthly with water since we found some delicious coastal fruit which kept our casks wet and seasoned. Gold Medal winner and Best of Class.

It ain't cheap to have an oak oval sent from France to Philo. We had to send one back and forth a second time for repairs when it developed a premature crack. With our 2005 crop at a record low it seemed an opportune time for repairs.

Specifications

Harvested: Sept. 25 to Oct. 14, 2005
Sugars at harvest: 24.0° Brix
Bottled: May 8 & 9, 2006
Cases produced: 2221
Alcohol: 13.5%
Residual sugars: 0.3%
Titratable acidity: 6.0 g/L
pH: 3.28

2014 Gewürztraminer, Cuvée Traditional

Rose-petal aromas and luscious melon and grapefruit flavors give plenty of interest to this medium-bodied, dry and ultrasmooth wine from a stalwart winery. Delicious on its own for lunch or cocktail hour, it also makes a great counterpoint with Thai food and shellfish. Jim Gordon, Wine Enthusiast, December 1, 2015.

2012 Gewürztraminer, Cuvée Traditional

Light and crisp, with yellow apple, pear and lemon zest accents. Dried floral and chamomile notes echo in the background. Drink now. - MaryAnn Worobiec,Wine Spectator, December 15, 2013.

2011 Gewürztraminer, Cuvée Traditional

This pale yellow colored Gewurztraminer from Navarro is one of the best Gewurtz's that I have covered in a while. It opens with a fragrant lychee bouquet with hints of peach. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, slightly acidic, and zesty. The flavor profile is a very tasty mineral infused lychee with hints of tangerine and peach. It closes dry but its ripe fruit and lingering acidity make it feel close to semi-dry. As a result, it lasts for quite some time after the wines is gone. It was perfect with my sisters Thanksgiving dinner. Enjoy - Ken. - Ken Hoggins,www.KensWineGuide.com, December 5, 2012.

2010 Gewürztraminer, Cuvée Traditional

Very floral opulent nose, heady, honeysuckle aromas. Drier than the nose suggests, robust, firm phenolic tone, almost austere but has succulence and vigour.- Stephen Brook, Critic's Challenge Wine Competition, 2012

2002 Gewürztraminer, Cuvée Traditional

Navarro makes America’s consistently finest Gewürztraminer and in 2002 the winery made about 550 cases of a non-estate wine. - Dan Berger’s Vintage Experiences, July 3, 2003.

2001 Gewürztraminer, Cuvée Traditional

Not as spiced as the winery’s Estate Gewürztraminer, with gardenia and ginger notes, 0.67% residual sugar and a rich, Thai food-targeted finish.- Dan Berger’s Vintage Experiences, August 15, 2002.

2000 Gewürztraminer, Cuvée Traditional

Medium light gold color, lovely fragrant lychee, floral. Off-dry spicy tart flavor; very long off-dry finish. A classic Dolly Parton, up-front Gewerztraminer; ready to drink at a good price.- Tom Hill, Los Olivos Wine & Spirits, November 15, 2001.