'Pink Hit' Gewurztraminer
2007

Intensely fragrant with a uniquely perfumed bouquet, this Gewurztraminer has rose blooms and passion fruit characters on the nose and palate. It was made in a slightly sweet, fruity, medium-bodied style yet it retains a degree of restraint and elegance. The crisp, dry finish has a degree of zippy acidity that leaves the palate clean and ready for more. Gewurztraminer is one of the few wine varieties that truly make an excellent partner to the spicy, piquant flavours often found in Asian foods.

The Vintage

Drought conditions; frosts in spring, followed by late rains during harvest all lead to a generally difficult vintage for most of South Australia. While yields were down across the district, McLaren Vale seemed to avoid the worst of the extremes and harvest of most varieties was still of good condition. The Traminer (or Gewurztraminer as it should more precisely be known) came from our 'Home Block', a 65 acre (27ha) planting of mature vines situated some 5kms east of the McLaren Vale township. Varieties grown include Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The unusual grape colour of the gewurztraminer makes it stands out from the 'bunch'. The bunches of grapes take on a decidely vibrant, pink coral hue as they reach maturity - and hence the whimsical name 'Pink Hit'.

Vinification

Machine harvested in the cool of night, the fruit was delivered to the winery where a 'minimalist intervention' approach was taken with the wine - so the natural fruit flavours were retained. The grapes were promptly whole bunch pressed before being despatched for fermentation with a specially selected yeast strain. Fermentation was in stainless steel, and once completed the wine was clarified and stabilized, then quickly bottled to retain peak freshness.

Technical

Alcohol by volume; 13.5% v/v
pH; 3.26
Titratable Acid; 7.10g/L
Residual grape Sugar; 3.5g/Ltr
Varieties; 100% Gewurztraminer
Geographical Indication; McLaren Vale, South Australia

Awards and Accolades

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	Silver medal, 2007 'Pink Hit' Gewurztraminer International Wine Masters Challenge, Portugal View Editorial  |  Visit Web Reference EDITORIAL: The “Wine Masters Challenge” - World Wine Contest, is already been deemed by experts as a barometer for the world wine sector activity. The 2009 event will be the biggest ever, including a jury of 600 qualified technicians from 51 countries. The event will be held in Estoril from March 26th to March the 29th at an Estoril Hotel. The International Wine Challenge offers producers the chance to have their wines endorsed using the most rigorous of judging processes - every wine entered is assessed at least twice, and the medal winners will be judged anywhere from 3 to 6 times. Staging such a seamless two-week competition is no easy task and requires a year of planning.
	2007 'Pink Hit' Gewurztraminer, Silver medal Vienna International Wine Challenge Visit Web Reference EDITORIAL:
	2007 'Pink Hit' Gewurztraminer, 93 Points Wine Writer, Murray Almond View Editorial  |  Visit Web Reference EDITORIAL: Good straw colour. Good spicey nose with rosepetal and apple. Good palate structure with typical oiliness coming on the mid palate. Good acid good fruit nice touch of spice before a great long finish. Lovely and spicy, great with food. Drink 2008-2010 93/100 Excellent RRP $15
	2007 'Pink Hit' Gewurztraminer', 90 Points Wine Writer, Paul Ippolito 2008 View Editorial EDITORIAL: Glorious Traminer aromas - intense honeysuckle, musk, allspice and lemon invigorate the senses. Subtle rose petal and frangipani follow closely. Just luscious and uplifting with lush and fulsome mouth filling characters. Long and smooth with stone and tropical fruits on the finish. Delightful with Asian food. Drink Now. About $22. 90/100 - Very Good
	2007 'Pink Hit' Gewurztraminer', 88 Points 2009 James Halliday Wine Companion View Editorial EDITORIAL: Pink Hit McLaren Vale Gewurztraminer 2007 The bouquet is not particularly varietal, but the fresh, zesty palate does have grapefruit and varietal lychee/stone fruit flavours; good for vintage. Screwcap 13.5° alc. RATING 88 DRINK 2010 DATE TASTED Dec 07

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