Te Whare Ra Gewurztraminer Single Vineyard 5182 2020

Te Whare Ra Single Vineyard 5182 Gewürztraminer is a benchmark expression of the variety, crafted by organic viticulture pioneers Anna and Jason Flowerday in Marlborough's Wairau Valley. Sourced entirely from the historic 5182 vineyard—home to some of the oldest Gewürztraminer vines in New Zealand—this wine captures the dramatic perfume and texture of low-yielding, old-vine fruit. The nose is spectacularly aromatic, wafting with exotic notes of lychee, Turkish delight, rose petals, and orange zest, alongside subtle underlying spices like ginger and cardamom.

On the palate, it delivers impressive weight and broad, oily concentration, beautifully balanced by a refined, dry-ish finish. Succulent stone fruit and ginger spice are framed by fine, phenolic texture and a gentle beam of natural acidity that keeps the palate fresh and lifted. Intensely flavourful and layered, this organic gem pairs exceptionally well with aromatic Asian cuisine, rich duck dishes, or washed-rind cheeses.