2022 Mélanie Pfister Gewürztraminer 'Macération'

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This was Ryan’s favorite wine from his last trip to France- he liked it so much he special ordered cases in for the shop! 100% biodynamic Gewürztraminer.  This comes from the Lenz parcels, where the vines were planted in 1999 and 2002. No SO2 additions during any of the winemaking or aging, and only 1 gram per liter was added at bottling. This macerates for around 10 days, followed by fermentation in steel, and then élevages in amphora, neutral barrels and steel (to better preserve the delicate fruit). Production varies between 2,500-3,000 bottles.   It smells of candied orange, citrus peel, sweet spices and a pleasant mineral sensation. So intriguing aromatically! The palate is straightforward and soft, with a pleasant tannic grip and excellent freshness and zero funkiness.