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Canadian Gewürztraminer Wine Cellar Index Updated 04/06/2007 VINTNERS' QUALITY ALLIANCE (VQA) - An appellation of origin system that allows consumers to identify Canadian wines made from grapes grown in designated viticultural areas (DVA). In British Columbia, there are four DVAs including the Okanagan Valley. In Canada, wines made from 100 per cent Canadian-grown grapes may carry the Vintners’ Quality Alliance (VQA) designation, provided they meet pre-determined standards for quality and undergo a rigorous certification process.
VQA Facts:
Winery Note: It shows an array of aromas ranging from spice to floral perfume and tropical fruit. The taste is full-bodied and slightly off-dry with a long, lingering finish. Match this wine with your own spicy and exotic creations. Bronze medal - 2004 Okanagan Fall Wine Festival Judging Competition. Bronze medal - 2004 Canadian Wine Awards. Arrowleaf Cellars Gewurztraminer 2002 $14 Canadian; north of Kelowna, British Columbia, a delicious first effort with grapefruit and clove notes with mineral undertones. Birchwood Estates Gewürztraminer/Riesling 2002, Ontario (No website?) Blasted Church Gewurztraminer 2003, Okanagan Falls, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Big floral, mineral, clover nose with a touch of spice and apple. Fresh, dry entry but quite elegant with green apple skin, nectarine, spicy, mineral flavours. A crisper, leaner, fresh style will lend this to pairing with food. Very solid effort. $13.99Winery Note: Remarkably aromatic and flavorful. Tropical scents of passion fruit and lychee intermingled with melon, butterscotch and spices. This will certainly become a signature wine for Blasted Church. Only 250 cases produced. $13.99
Calona
Vineyards Gewurztraminer Artist Series Reserve 2003, Okanagan Valley,
British Columbia, Canada; Open spicy, sausage meat, citrus rind, aromas with
some green apple and lychee streaks. The entry is fresh, the textures round, the
fruit ripe and the acidity perfect. Look for juicy apple, buttery peach/melon
flavours with a spicy, sausage finish. Drink while young and fresh. Calona Vineyards 2002 Gewurztraminer, Okanagan Valley Calona Vineyards 2002 Artist Series Gewurztraminer, Okanagan Valley, $13 Canada, Bronze Medal - 2004 Grand Harvest Awards; Featured artist: Hélène B. -Taliana's "Dream Bird"; fragrant aromas of roses and orange blossoms, bright flavors of citrus soften on the palate with a hint of pineapple; semi-dry, medium body, low in acidity, no oak used; 12.5% alc Calona Vineyards 2001 Artist Series Gewurztraminer, Okanagan Valley, Canada; Featured artist: Hélène B. -Taliana's "Dream Bird"; fragrant aromas of roses and orange blossoms, bright flavors of citrus soften on the palate with a hint of pineapple; semi-dry; 12% alc Calona Vineyards 2000 Artist Series Gewurztraminer, Okanagan Valley, Canada; Featured artist: Robb Dunfield; fragrant aromas of roses and orange blossoms, bright flavors of citrus soften on the palate with a hint of pineapple; semi-dry; 13% alc. Calona Vineyards 1999 Artist Series Gewurztraminer, Okanagan Valley, Canada; Featured artist: Robb Dunfield; fragrant aromas of rose petal and orange blossom, a slight acidity, combined with light flavors of citrus and pineapple; semi-dry; released August 2000; 11.5% alc.
Crowsnest Gewurztraminer 2003, Similkameen Valley, British Columbia, Canada, Crowsnest Vineyards; Attractive inviting floral, honey, spicy, lychee fruit nose streaked with sausage and apple skin aromas. Ripe, rich, round and fresh with fine green apple, honey, lychee, nectarine and floral flavours. Fairly dry with good acidity and balance. Will be an excellent food wine especially with spicy Asian dishes. Well done. Drink young and fresh. $13.43 Canadian Domaine de Chaberton VQA 2003 Gewurztraminer, Okanagan Valley, $11, Canadian, This light white wine has an intense floral bouquet with spicy overtones - a delight to the eye, nose and palate. As a bonus there are subtle citrus flavours with hints of black pepper and spice. Food Pairings: This is a favorite with chicken, fish, oriental and spicy meals. It is one of those special wines that make the colours of a sunset better, turns a soft summer breezes into a caress, and lends an appreciation to wonderful things in life."...makes for a lovely wine for Shanghai-noodle salads or fresh fish." (Jurgen Gothe, The Georgia Straight) Domaine De Chaberton Gewurztraminer 2002, VQA Garry Oaks Gewurztraminer 2003, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, Canada; Somewhat closed on the nose when compared with other similar wines showing just a hint of green apple, mineral and lees aromas. Soft, round and fresh on the palate with good acidity and more green apple, mineral, citrus rind flavours. Brisk and fresh but not particularly gerwurz-like in character.$16.95 Canadian. Winery Notes: An aromatic and spicy white wine made in a dry style from Alsatian clone Gewürztraminer grapes grown in our vineyard. Look for flavours of tropical fruit, rose petals, nutmeg and fresh ginger. Garry Oaks Gewurztraminer 2002, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada; Meaty, spicy, floral, soapy aromas with some citrus, honey notes. Dry, elegant style with honey, mineral, earthy, peach skin and citrus flavours. Slightly oily texture; quite Alsace like. Just a touch flat and light on the finish but well made. $14.95 Canadian Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery 2003 Classic Schonberger-Gewurztraminer, Okanagan Valley, $19 Canadian, a white aromatic blend from British Columbia opens with pretty aromas of grapefruits, limes and minerals, followed by flavors of Mandarin oranges, mangos and melons. Won best of category and Gold at the All- Canadian Wine Championships. Note: no website as of 12/07/04 Note: The Schonberger grape has some similarities to Riesling grape types, and is one of England best varieties. It has distinct Gewürztraminer (of Alsace) and Muscat tones. Gray Monk Estate Winery 2003 Gewürztraminer The fruit for the 2003 Gewurztraminer was harvested from Canadian vineyards in both Kelowna and Kaleden at an average of 22 Brix. The juice was left in contact with the skins for an extended period of time in order to enhance varietal qualities. The juice was then cool fermented in stainless steel tanks and finished in an off-dry style. Yellow green in hue, this wine has distinctive and powerful aromas of herbal spice, fresh melon and ripe peaches. The aromas of herbal spice, fresh melon and ripe peaches. The flavours are exceptionally complex, showing notes of lychee, melon, tropical fruits and even a suggestion of Earl Grey tea. The finish is crisp and fresh, with notes of spice that linger on the palate. Serve chilled, this wine is appealing on its own, with salads or Asian cuisines. 750ml bottle; $14.49 Gray Monk Estate Winery 2002 Gewurztraminer, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, $15 Canadian; The fruit for the 2003 Gewurztraminer was harvested from vineyards in both Kelowna and Kaleden at an average of 22 Brix. The juice was left in contact with the skins for an extended period of time in order to enhance varietal qualities. The juice was then cool fermented in stainless steel tanks and finished in an off-dry style. Yellow green in hue, this wine has distinctive and powerful aromas of herbal spice, fresh melon and ripe peaches. The aromas of herbal spice, fresh melon and ripe peaches. The flavours are exceptionally complex, showing notes of lychee, melon, tropical fruits and even a suggestion of Earl Grey tea. The finish is crisp and fresh, with notes of spice that linger on the palate. $14.49 Gray Monk Estate Winery 2002 Gewürztraminer Alsace Clone; The grapes for the Alsace clone were carefully selected from only two vineyards in the northern Okanagan. The wine is finished in a dry style. The dramatic aroma of this pale green-tinged wine explodes with tropical fruits, particularly lychee. It has flavours of citrus fruits and the subtle spice of white pepper. It is crisply dry. This is a versatile wine, which can be paired with foods from full flavoured Asian cuisines to roast turkey. Size: 750ml bottle, Price: $14.49 Gray Monk Gewurztraminer 2001, VQA (Same as below?) Gray Monk Estate Winery 2001 Alsace Clone Gewürztraminer, Okanagan Valley, $14 Canadian - classic mineral and light, fragrant aromas that lead to flavors of dried tropical fruit and explosive citrus notes. A bone-dry wine with beautiful balance and length. Notes: A zesty wine with sweet herbal notes, grapefruit peel and lingering lime aromas that lead to flavors of ripe peaches and apples with just a hint of sweetness. Greata Ranch Vineyards Gewurztraminer 2002, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada, CedarCreek Estate Winery. Historic Greata Ranch, the second of the Fitzpatrick Family’s three vineyards is located near Peachland in the heart of the Okanagan. The wine is processed and bottled at Cedar Creek’s state-of-the-art facility but the varietals under the Greata label are predominately grown at the Ranch. The ‘02 Gewurztraminer is a precocious sweet fruit and citrus flavoured white for easy sipping. Chill down and serve on the patio before dinner with finger food.$13.99 Canadian Hainle Vineyards 2002 Gewürztraminer, Okanagan Valley, fruity, peach, pear, banana, floral, violets, rose petal, spice, pine, juniper and mineral aromas; barely sweet, ripe, fresh fruit, "fruit bomb", white peach, pear, apple, citrus and slightly mineral flavors; rich body; very nice balance; faintly bitter. This wine has a gloriously floral nose, more like a bouquet than a glass of wine, although the flavors are packed with fruit; the clear winner of the flight. Drinks well on its own. Hainle Vineyards 2000 Gewürztraminer, Okanagan Valley, $27 Canadian A delicious example of the variety with classic clove and grapefruit aromas with flavorful lychee and citrus fruit. Good weight and structure give way to a lean, crisp finish. Hawthorne Mountain Vineyards 2003 Gewürztraminer Spicy aromas of lichee fruit, orange blossom and violets, followed by rich, full flavours of passion fruit, lichees and ripe melons. This wine is a wonderful complement to curries and other Asian cuisine, especially where ginger, anise, hot peppers and soya sauce is used. $12.99 Hawthorne Mountain Vineyards 2002 Gewürztraminer, Okanagan Valley, $13 Canadian A tart, crisp Gewürztraminer with flinty, tropical aromas and clean citrus and herbal flavors. Pair with lightly curried dishes. Hawthorne Mountain Vineyards 1999 Gewürztraminer, VQA Henry of Pelham Family Estate Winery Gewürztraminer 1999 VQA; This wine reveals a fragrant nose combining grapefruit, spice and lichee fruit. Harvest Date: Sept. 27,28, Oct.6, 8, 1999. 12.3% alc. Winemakers Notes: This is not a shy wine. The aromatic fruit and spice of this grape are apparent in waves of aroma and flavour. The evolution of this wine in bottle is usually also quite dramatic, and frequently finds an optimum point with 1 to 4 years of bottle age. I find this a particularly good example of this wine, only produced by Henry of Pelham when the wine warrants it. Price: (Ontario) Retail: $13.95 Jackson-Triggs Vintners 2003 Proprietors' Reserve Gewurztraminer, Okanogan Valley, Ontario; $12-13 Canadian; shows complex aromas of sweet herbs, grapefruit, lemon, ginger and melon and flavors of peaches, apple peel and grapefruit. A well-balanced wine with great length. Pacific Rim Wine Competition - Gold and Best of Class, and Gold at the All-Canadian Wine Championships Jackson-Triggs Vintners 2002 Gewurztraminer, Okanagan Estates, Canada, Proprietors' Reserve, Silver Medal - 2004 San Francisco International Wine Competition Jackson-Triggs Proprietors' Grand Reserve Gewurztraminer Icewine VQA Niagara 2002 375ML (Canada), $49.99 Kettle Valley Gewurztraminer 2003 $18.00 Winery Notes: The grapes for this wine come primarily from the Lancaster vineyard, the McGraw Estate vineyard and King Street vineyard on the Naramata Bench, and the Spagnuolo vineyard and the Intile vineyard located in Penticton. The grapes were hand picked between October 3 and October 30, 2003 at approximately 23.8 brix. A portion of this wine has been barrel fermented in older French oak and was allowed to go through malolactic fermentation before being blended with wine that was fermented in stainless steel tanks. Made in an Alsatian style, the wine shows classic varietal aromas of pink grapefruit, and lychee nut with rich weight and body. Kettle Valley Gewurztraminer 2002, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada; A blend of stainless steel and partial barrel fermented fruit in older barrels. Big lychee, mineral, floral, soapy, peach nose with a touch of butter. Round, elegant, slightly sweet entry with good acidity. Strong mineral, lychee, green peach flavours with a spicy, meaty finish. It’s a bit warm (alcoholic) and not inexpensive but we like the wine. $21.99 Canadian Kettle Valley Gewurztraminer 2001 Lake Breeze Gewurztraminer 2003, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada; Peach, lychee, mineral nose with a touch of mineral. Soft, fresh, elegant style with nice acidity and a touch of sweetness. Clean mineral, peach, floral, green apple flavours with a touch of spice and good crispness on the finish.$13.90 CanadianWinery Note: This classic German aromatic is the easiest variety to recognize when tasted blind. The aromas of lychee, rose petal and spice are unmistakable. At Lake Breeze we were forced to remove a large portion of our Gewurztraminer vines in order to make way for our new cellar. Fortunately we have found another source at Struttcreek Vineyards on Naramata road. The high quality fruit that we received in 2002 has resulted in a beautifully perfumed and well balanced wine. 13% alc., $13 Lakeview Cellars Estate Winery Limited Gewurztraminer 2002, Ontario, Canada; $10.95, Hints of tropical fruit - melon, lychee and pineapple - with underlying notes of spiciness and citrus. Smooth and delicate with rounded fruit flavours and a touch of mineral on the finish. Lakeview Cellars Estate Winery Limited 2000 Gewurztraminer Icewine Light apricot, and honey on nose and palate. With a touch of spice and caramel. Sweet medium finish. $59.95 / bottle 375ml
Lotusland Gewurztraminer Stone's Throw Vines 2002, Fraser Valley, British Columbia, Canada. Strong, typical spicy sausage meaty aromas mixed with lychee fruit, peach nose and earthy, mineral, floral streaks. Quite dry and a bit warm on the palate with big mineral, spicy, sausage, dried lychee and citrus rind flavours. Quite crisp and dry on the finish. Of the two gewürztraminer produces at Lotusland this is more food-friendly one. Good effort. $15.90 Canadian. (Formerly Avery Lane?) Magnotta Winery Gewurztraminer 2002 Medium Dry Special Reserve VQA, Ontario, Canada Mission Hill Gewurztraminer 2002, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada. Aromatic, grapefruit citrus rind nose. Soft, dry and light with big mineral, grapefruit flavours and very crisp acidity on the finish. Low on varietal character, big on grapefruit. $13.95 Canadian Note: No mention of their Gewurztraminer is on website - no longer produced? TN@missionhillwinery.com Mission Hill Gewurztraminer Icewine Grand Reserve 1997, Okanagan Valley. Light yellow gold. Very open aromas with spicy, ripe lychee, honey, fig and apricot tones. Very rich and concentrated with honeyed/ lychee apricot flavours. A balanced but delicate ice wine that stands out - delicious. $59.95 Canadian Palatine Hills Estate Winery Gewurztraminer Icewine 2002, $29.95:; 200mL, VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario. Another new Niagara winery! And another great icewine... love the difference gewurz makes to the wine: exotic aromas of lychee nuts and rose petals. Score: 89/100. Source: Natalie MacLean's newsletter, "Nat Decants Wine Newsletter". Peller Estates Heritage (?) Series Gewurztraminer 2003 Peller Estates Vineyard Series Gewurztraminer Peller Estates Founder’s Series Gewurztraminer, (Varietal wines that include both classic vitis vinifera and French hybrid grape varieties grown exclusively in the Niagara Peninsula.) Pillitteri Estate Winery Gewurztraminer/Riesling 2002, Ontario, Canada (Note: not listed on website) Poplar Grove Late Harvest Gewurztraminer 2001 (Note: not listed on website)
Recline Ridge Gewürztraminer 2003 (?), 2640 Skimikin Road, Tappen, British Columbia. VQA describes this wine as Fruity, Citrus, Apricot, Pear, Gooseberry, Melon, Plum, Floral, Spicy, Cinnamon, Cloves, Honey with lychee and Grapefruit Varietal Character. Red Rooster Winery 2003 Gewürztraminer Rose petals, honeydew melon and grapefruit with spicy flavours of mango, peach and lychee. Price Per Bottle: $13.90 Red Rooster Winery 2002 Gewürztraminer, Okanagan Valley, $14 Canadian An exotic tropical treat with a nice balance of spicy grapefruit, gooseberries and more. Enjoy with Asian-inspired dishes. St. Hubertus' Estate Winery, Oak Bay Vineyard, Grand Reserve Gewurztraminer 2001, VQA, originally planted in 1928, the original Winery was destroyed in the Okanagan Mountain Park fire Aug 2003. $13.99 Sumac Ridge Estate Winery Private Reserve Gewurztraminer 2003 Sumac Ridge Estate Winery Gewurztraminer Icewine 2002 This special dessert wine has rich aromas of ripe pears and peaches and full-bodied flavours of dried apricots, apples honey and papaya. Try this wine with or as dessert. $29.99 Sumac Ridge Estate Winery Private Reserve Gewurztraminer 2002, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada. $14 Canadian, a classy and classic Gewürztraminer with zesty grapefruit, pungent spice and a delicate nectarine flavor. Crisp and satisfying. Sumac Ridge Estate Winery Gewurztraminer Select Late Harvest 2001 This special dessert wine has rich aromas of ripe pears and peaches and full-bodied flavours of dried apricots, apples honey and papaya. Try this wine with or as dessert. $24.99 Thornhaven Estates Winery Gewurztraminer 2003 A, smooth, white wine that will add zip and zest to any dining experience-especially during summer on the patio! Off dry with floral aromas of tropical fruit and melon. Spicy honey and herbal flavours combine with just a hint of cloves and cedar that burst upon your palate. A very well balanced wine with good body and a long smooth finish. Thornhaven Estates Winery Gewurztraminer 2002 This off dry, full flavoured, and well-balanced, smooth white wine will add zip and zest to any summer patio or dining experience. Bursting with fruity character the aromas of grapefruit, and fresh peach, pair amazingly well with the crisp pear, and tropical pineapple flavours. Notes: aromas of lychee, cardamom and cloves and flavors of tropical fruit and honey. Slightly sweet with terrific balance and length. Thornhaven Estates Winery Gewurztraminer 2001 SILVER - Canadian Wine Awards Tinhorn Creek Vineyards Gewurztraminer 2003 Tinhorn Creek Vineyards 2002 Gewurztraminer, Okanagan Valley, $15 Canadian, Silver Medal - 2004 Grand Harvest Awards. Clean tropical and citrus aromas and juicy, elegant flavors with just a hint of sweetness and world-class acidity. Tinhorn Creek Gewurztraminer 2001, British Columbia, Canada, $12.99 - $14.50; Tasting Notes: This wine has a good amount of natural acidity to balance out its lightly sweet finish. Its flavour is dominated by a fresh fruitiness, reminiscent of the grapes themselves and aromas of floral, lychee and grapefruit are prevalent. Food Pairings: Many people pair the spicy Gewurztraminer wines with spicy ethnic dishes, and although this wine does go nicely with foods like Thai and curries, it also goes well with a variety of salads, appetizers, poultry and turkey dishes. Or you can enjoy it all by itself. Awards: Silver Medal - 2004 Tasters Guild International, MI; Bronze Medal - 2004 Los Angeles County Fair, Wines of the World, CA; Bronze Medal - 2004 Okanagan Fall Wine Festival, BC, Quotes: "Intriguing orchard fruit bouquet of spicy pear and apple notes with floral overtones. Full, brisk attack of apple and pear flavours, nicely structured with citrus. Mouthfilling and well balanced with a long, spicy finish." - BC Wine Trails, Spring 2004Wild Goose Vineyards 2003 Gewurztraminer, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, $14.95, impressive structure, offers aromas of grapefruits, orange oil and hints of sweet spices and flavors of tropical fruit and lemons; beautiful acidity. Won Gold at Okanagan Fall Wine Competition. Offers tempting spice and fruit aromas with flavors of lush grapefruit and good balance. Note: Rose petal, mineral, soapy, lychee spicy aromas. Very light, elegant, summer sipper style. Fresh mineral, green apple skin, perfumed, sausage flavours. Light bodied with a dry finish. A sound effort but it lacks the intensity of fruit one normally associates with Wild Goose. Winery Style-This is our trademark wine. Wild Goose has made one of the top Gewürztraminers in B.C. since our inception back in 1990. Slightly dry in finish and intense rose petal aromatics are the patented Wild Goose flavours extracted and put into every bottle. Silver Lake Winery 2003 Gewurztraminer, Columbia Valley, $10 Lake Breeze Winery 2003 Gewurztraminer, Okanagan
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