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Monday, October 15, 2012

J. Hofstatter Joseph Gewurztraminer Alto Adige, Trentino-Alto Adige, 2010 90 Points

From an hillside vineyards in the finest sites of Tramin-Termeno
Clear, bright, pale straw with yellow green reflections
Clean, highly expressive and true to type Gewurztraminer, bursting with spicy lychees, rose petal, talc powder, lemon oil, impressively pure and well defined, possibly a touch of neutral oak?
Dry with dash of residual sugar, very high acidity unusual for this variety, lending laser like precision, crunchy mineral, moderate plus alcohol (13.5% abv), intense and persistent, very well made.
Perfect aperitif or with savory Dim Sum