Issue 147, November/December 2009
Dowsett Family Winery
Stephen Tanzer
International Wine Cellar
http://www.wineaccess.com/tanzer
 
2008 Gewurztraminer Celilo Vineyard Columbia Gorge ($22; from a block of vines planted in 1984) Very pale yellow. High-toned aromas of nectarine, lime and mint. Juicy and just off-dry (4.8 grams r.s. per liter), with subtle stone fruit flavors complicated by spices and a suggestion of marzipan. [...]