Wolfberger Gewurztraminer 2022

Alcohol: 12%

Grape(s): 100% Gewurztraminer

Localization: Alsace, France

Tasting Notes: The wine showcases the classic characteristics of Gewurztraminer, with aromas of lychee, rose water, Turkish delight, and white blossoms. On the palate, it offers a smooth, textured weight with hints of residual sugar balanced by refreshing lemongrass notes. This wine is medium-bodied, dry, and easy to enjoy, making it a versatile choice for pairing with food.

The Domain: Wolfberger is a union of producers located in Eguisheim, south of Colmar.  The city was also the home of Pope Leo IX, the Reformer (Pope from 1048 – 1054 A.D.). The winery was founded in 1902 when a group of wine-growers in Eguisheim decided to join forces to create one of the first cooperatives in Alsace. The cave counts 800 members today. Wolfberger combines tradition and constant innovation to elaborate high quality wines and preserve their typicity. 
The resident oenologist at Wolfberger is Bertrand Praz. A young but extremely capable winemaker, he learned his craft at the famous Dijon wine school and from working at the Mumm Champagne House. He has taken huge strides in raising the quality level here. They also take their evaluative wine tasting very seriously and have a highly efficient set-up for tasters. The amphitheatre-style classroom has individual wine-tasting desks, each with a light spit bowl, and automatic water faucet.

"This huge cooperative with more than 800 members makes charming crémant sparklers and clean varietals at a bargain price." - Anthony Dias Blue's Pocket Guide to Wine 2006

"An Alsatian cooperative located just south of the town of Colmar, these are tasty, fairly priced, dry white wines from a region that could use some help." - Wine Advocate (Aug. 2010)

Wolfberger is the rare example, in the wine world, of bigger actually being better.