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Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards

Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards
2019 Gewurztraminer, Finger Lakes

Pair this wine with:
Cheese Chicken Fish Vegetables

Category: Gewurztraminer

Date Tasted:
Country: USA
Alcohol: 13.3% RS: 0.4%
88 Points
Silver Medal
Highly Recommended
$15
Best Buy

Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards
2019 Gewurztraminer, Finger Lakes

Pair this wine with:
Cheese Chicken Fish Vegetables

Category: Gewurztraminer

Date Tasted:
Country: USA
Alcohol: 13.3% RS: 0.4%
Golden straw color. Aromas and flavors of white flowers, queen anne’s lace blossoms, hints of fresh dill, and hints of lychee with a satiny, vibrant, dry light-to-medium body and a seamless, delightful, medium-length finish with accents of lime with no oak flavor. A floral and herbaceous Gewurz to pair with European fare.

Tasting Info

Wine Glass Style: Crisp & Lively, Juicy & Smooth & Non-Oaky
Aroma Aroma: white flowers, queen anne's lace blossoms, hints of fresh dill, and hints of lychee
Taste Flavor: Same as aromas with accents of lime
Sweetness Sweetness: Dry
Enjoy Enjoy: Now on its own and with food
Recipes Pairing: Dover Sole with Brown Butter, Mediterranean Mezze Plate, Chicken Fajitas
Bottom Line Bottom Line: A floral and herbaceous Gewurtz to pair with European Fare.

The Producer

Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards

The Producer
5712 State Route 414
5712 State Route 414
Hector, NY 14841
USA
1 607-546-2565

Their Portfolio

86 Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards 2019 Sauvignon Blanc, Finger Lakes 13.5% (USA) $17.00.
93 Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards 2019 Pinot Gris, Finger Lakes 12% (USA) $16.00.
93 Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards 2019 Homestead Reserve, Riesling, Finger Lakes 13% (USA) $23.00.
90 Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards 2019 Dry, Riesling, Finger Lakes 12.7% (USA) $16.00.
88 Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards 2019 Gewurztraminer, Finger Lakes 13.3% (USA) $15.00.
88 Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards 2019 Riesling, Finger Lakes 10.6% (USA) $12.00.
87 Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards 2019 Unoaked, Chardonnay, Finger Lakes 12% (USA) $16.00.
85 Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards 2017 Cabernet Franc, Finger Lakes 14% (USA) $26.00.
BR Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon, Finger Lakes 14.2% (USA) $29.00. - Bronze Medal
87 Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards NV Solera Sherry, Finger Lakes 19.2% (USA) $21.00.
86 Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards NV Sweet, Riesling, Finger Lakes 10.3% (USA) $12.00.
87 Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards 2020 Pinot Gris, Finger Lakes 13% (USA) $16.00.
BR Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards 2020 Sauvignon Blanc, Finger Lakes 13.7% (USA) $17.00. - Bronze Medal
BR Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards 2019 Gruner Veltliner, Finger Lakes 12.5% (USA) $12.00. - Bronze Medal
BR Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards 2020 Gewürztraminer, Gewurztraminer, Finger Lakes 14.3% (USA) $15.00. - Bronze Medal
87 Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards 2020 Homestead Reserve, Riesling, Finger Lakes 12.5% (USA) $23.00.
85 Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards 2020 Riesling, Finger Lakes 10.6% (USA) $12.00.
85 Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards 2019 Merlot, Finger Lakes 13% (USA) $31.00.
87 Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards 2018 Cabernet Franc, Finger Lakes 12.6% (USA) $26.00.
BR Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, Finger Lakes 12.8% (USA) $29.00. - Bronze Medal
89 Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards NV Sweet, Riesling, Finger Lakes 11.3% (USA) $12.00.
BR Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards NV White Cat, Niagara, Finger Lakes 11% (USA) $8.00. - Bronze Medal
85 Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards NV Pink Cat Blush, Catawba, Finger Lakes 11% (USA) $8.00.
86 Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards NV Red Cat Red Blend, Catawba, Finger Lakes 11% (USA) $8.00.
88 Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards NV Red Cat Dark, Concord, Finger Lakes 11% (USA) $8.00.
86 Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards NV Port, Finger Lakes 18.2% (USA) $17.00.
98 Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards NV Solera Sherry, Finger Lakes 22% (USA) $21.00.
88 Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards 2021 Sauvignon Blanc, Finger Lakes 11.4% (USA) $17.00.
89 Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards 2021 Gewurztraminer, Finger Lakes 12.6% (USA) $18.00.
BR Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards 2021 Unoaked, Chardonnay, Finger Lakes 11.7% (USA) $16.00. - Bronze Medal
91 Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards NV Schooner White Blend, Finger Lakes 11.5% (USA) $14.00.
85 Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards 2021 Dry Rosé, Finger Lakes 11% (USA) $17.00.
88 Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards 2019 Cabernet Franc, Finger Lakes 13.6% (USA) $29.00.
89 Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon, Finger Lakes 13.9% (USA) $31.00.
90 Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards NV White Stag Blend, Finger Lakes 11.5% (USA) $9.00.
88 Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards NV White Cat, Niagara, Finger Lakes 11% (USA) $8.00.
89 Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards NV Pink Cat Blush, Catawba, Finger Lakes 11% (USA) $8.00.
86 Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards NV Red Cat Red Blend, Finger Lakes 11% (USA) $8.00.
87 Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards NV Red Cat Dark, Concord, Finger Lakes 11% (USA) $8.00.
85 Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards NV Solera Sherry, Finger Lakes 21.6% (USA) $21.00.
90 Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards 2020 Merlot, Finger Lakes 14.4% (USA) $31.00.

Gewurztraminer

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Serve in a White Wine Glass
Wines made from the Gewurztraminer grape are easy to recognize thanks to their unmistakable perfumes of lychee, yellow roses, grapefruit and ginger. In fact, it has been documented that Gewurztraminer is among the easiest varieties to recognize simply from its aromas.

While Gewurztraminer is produced in several countries, including the United States, Chile and New Zealand, is is only made into an accomplished wine in two regions: Alsace in northeastern France and Alto Adige in northeastern Italy. In fact, the town of Tramin in Alto Adige lends its name to the grape; as the word gewurz means "spicy" in German (one of the official languages in this territory), Gewurztraminer is the "spicy one from Tramin."

The dry versions from these regions are rich and spicy and should be consumed within 5-7 years of the vintage date (the Alsatian examples tend to age longer); pair them with Thai, Asian and fusion cuisine or a specialty dish such as Quiche Lorraine. Sweeter versions are made in both regions; the vendange tardives and grains nobles Gewurztraminers from Alsace can age for two or three decades and are excellent on heir own or with blue cheese or foie gras.