2008 Gewurztraminer VINEYARDS: The grapes for our Gewurztraminer are grown at our estate located in Aquebogue. This vineyard contains sandy-loan soil,which when combined with this ideal climate,produces grapes of intense perfumed varietal character. VINTAGE: The cold spring caused a late bud break and a long period of flowering and set. This resulted in a very low crop,which ripened slowly over a cool summer. Warm afternoons followed by cold nights allowed the Gewurztraminer to ripen while retaining its varietal character and intensity. WINEMAKING: After hand harvesting in the cool of the early morning, the fruit was crushed and pressed very gently. No skin contact. The juice was fermented cold (52F) in stainless steel using aromatic yeast strain to maxamize the varietal character of the Gewurztraminer. Because we wanted to focus on fruit, the wine is not barrel aged. This wine was kept cold in a full tank to preserve the delicate flavors before bottling in May. WINEMAKERS NOTE: Our Gewurztraminer captures the unique pefumed character of this grape variety with a melange of fruits, lychee, floral and spice notes. The wine begins with fresh lively aromas that lead to elegant, crisp, and lightly sweet finish. Sip a chilled glass of this wine as and apeitif, or with summer picnics. TECHNICAL DATA: Hand harvested 10/17/2008 Tons per acre .5 100% Stainless Steel Fermentation No Malolatic Fermentation Bottled 6/10/0 Alcohol 13% PH 3.63 T.A. 6.25 Residual Sugar 0.75% 108 Cases Produced • Buy Now Tasting Notes Long Island House White Lighthouse White Sparkling Brut 2006 N41 W72 Merlot Cuvee Gallagher's Private Reserve Select Reserve Red 2007 Reserve Chardonnay 2008 Gewurztraminer 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Sauvignon Blanc 2007 Select Reserve White 2006 Merlot 2007 Cabernet Franc 2009 Pinot Blanc 2009 Sunrise/ Sunset 2009 Rose of Merlot 2008 N41/W72 Chardonnay 2009 White Riesling 2007 Late Harvest Gewurztraminer 2007 Late Harvest Cabernet Franc