1999 Lawson's Dry Hills Gewurztraminer

Don't drink this wearing a loose fitting hat, it'll blow right off! This is as good as Gewurztraminer gets and is comparable to the great wines made by Alsatian genius, Zind Humbrecht. Bright, pale straw colour. Pungent nose, the perfect expression of the variety! Lychee, rose petals and spice abound, superb! The palate is totally mouthfilling, viscous, with a hint of Alsatian oiliness. A heavyweight of lychee and aniseed flavours with hints of lavenders and rose petal, a powerhouse! Perfect balance with a trace of coarseness on the back palate which is totally overwhelmed by the aftertaste. A first class result from Lawson's Dry Hills after having missed the beat in 1998. Cellar 3-5 years.