Gewurztraminer is a relatively rare grape on Long Island, but Lenz Winery winemaker Eric Fry has an affection for it -- which is a good thing.
He makes one of the region's best, always in a dry style.
Sometimes gewurztraminer can get too floral, even for those of us who love the grape, but this Lenz Winery 2006 Gewurztraminer ($20) isn't like that. The nose is all lychee, ginger and spices like cardamon and nutmeg, backed by pineapple and a zesty grapefruit edge.
Medium bodied, the palate features good-but-not crunchy acidity that frames sweet pinapple-citrus fruit flavors with more spice, candied ginger and classic lychee.
The finish is lengthy and ends with a dry, citrusy spice note.
Producer: The Lenz Winery
AVA: North Fork of Long island
ABV: 13%
Price: $20*
Rating: 
(3.5 out of 5 | Very good-to-Delicious)
sounds rockin'! I'm a huge Gewurz fan - is the '06 the current vintage?
Posted by: john witherspoon | January 07, 2010 at 12:14 PM
Pendelbogen in the HOUSE! Sam McC is a cool dude, too.
i polished one of these off a little while ago and it really delivers. great fruit:flower ratio. i'm sure a little bottle age makes it unique as well.
Posted by: Tom Mansell | January 07, 2010 at 01:21 PM
Must get my hands on this. I love...no LOVE Gewürztraminer. And now this post has me in the mood for some!
Posted by: Michael Gorton, Jr. | January 07, 2010 at 08:38 PM
Tom Mansell,
We'd happily sell you some! You can order online (www.lenzwine.com), by phone (631.734.6010), or come visit if you're in the area.
Thanks Lenn for such a great write-up!
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