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This was my first experience with a straight Gewürztraminer, relatively few are available on the market and you are far more likely to find a Traminer/Riesling blend at your local bottle shop. If the Delatite Dead Man’s Hill is anything to go by, I will certainly be seeking out this varitey further.
No detailed tasting notes to be had, since the bottle was shared with friends at a thai restaurant, however the nose was certainly floral and the palate had a nice balance of a little fruit up front and floral tastes on the finish. Nice acidity kept the subtle sweetness in balance through to a dry finish, excellent with spicy thai. For more detailed tasting notes, try the Delatite website.
If you are looking for something a little different from the usual suspects of Chardonnay or Riesling, this would be a great place to start.
Score: No score today, the wine was simply enjoyed with no analysis.
Would I buy this wine again?
Definitely. The cellar door price is $20, however Dan Murphy’s has it available for $15, which seems like great value to me.
You struck gold with your first go as this is one of the best (Australian) GT’s.
This is my note from Dec04
Delatite Dead Man’s Hill Gewurtztraminer 2004 (screwcap)
NE Victoria 12.5%
Pale yellow gold. Aromas of musk, lychee, flowers and spice. The palate is quite delicate, light and dry with excellent flavours of fresh lychee, spice and musk offset with fine acidity. Good length. Clean and pure as a mountain stream. 2004-2009 RRP $20
Quality: 92/100 Value: Good– GW,JP StarPanel© December 2004
Comment by GW — January 5, 2006 @ 4:27 am
I was browsing the winestar forums today and actually stumbled across your notes after writing this review up :) Can you recommend any other aussie GTs in a similar price bracket?
Comment by Murray — January 5, 2006 @ 4:32 am
2004 Pipers Brook $20
The 2005 Penfolds Cellar Reserve is excellent but $25-30.
Avoid any from warm climates.
GW
Comment by gw — January 5, 2006 @ 4:54 am