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White Pine
2023 Traminette, Lake Michigan Shore

Pair this wine with:
Chicken Fish Shellfish

Category: Traminette

Date Tasted:
Country: USA
Alcohol: 12.5% RS: 3.5%
Bronze Medal
Recommended
$17

White Pine
2023 Traminette, Lake Michigan Shore

Pair this wine with:
Chicken Fish Shellfish

Category: Traminette

Date Tasted:
Country: USA
Alcohol: 12.5% RS: 3.5%
Straw color. Aromas and flavors of pressed flowers, hint of lemon dish soap, magic marker, and vinegar and wit with a silky, bright, off-dry light-to-medium body and a somewhat odd, brief finish revealing notes of mandarin orange and wet cloth. Lots of musty notes mask the charming fruit in this wine unfortunately.

Tasting Info

Wine Glass Style: Funky
Aroma Aroma: pressed flowers, hint of lemon dish soap, magic marker, and vinegar and wit
Taste Flavor: Same as aromas with notes of mandarin orange and wet cloth
Sweetness Sweetness: Off-Dry
Enjoy Enjoy: Now
Recipes Pairing: Chicken Kebobs, Ceviche, Jambalaya
Bottom Line Bottom Line: Lots of musty notes mask the charming fruit in this wine unfortunately.
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The Producer

White Pine Winery Tasting Room

The Producer
26701 80th Ave
www.whitepinewinery.com
Saint Joseph, MI 49085-1247
USA
1 269-998-7967
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Their Portfolio

BR • White Pine 2020 Reserve, Chardonnay, Lake Michigan Shore 12.5% (USA) $28.00. - Bronze Medal
85 • White Pine 2021 Lady Slipper Rose, Lake Michigan Shore 12.5% (USA) $16.00.
86 • White Pine 2020 Semi-Dry Reserve, Riesling, Lake Michigan Shore 10% (USA) $19.00.
88 • White Pine 2020 Sophie’s Vineyard Reserve, Cabernet Franc, Lake Michigan Shore 12.5% (USA) $38.00.
94 • White Pine 2020 Reserve, Teroldego, Michigan 14% (USA) $34.00.
87 • White Pine 2019 Reserve, Merlot, Washington 14% (USA) $32.00.
BR • White Pine 2021 Pinot Grigio, Michigan 12.5% (USA) $18.00. - Bronze Medal
87 • White Pine 2021 Reserve Semi-Dry , Riesling, Lake Michigan Shore 10% (USA) $19.00.
87 • White Pine 2021 Reserve, Chardonnay, Michigan 12.5% (USA) $24.00.
86 • White Pine 2020 Reserve, Cabernet Franc, Lake Michigan Shore 13% (USA) $32.00.
91 • White Pine 2020 Reserve, Merlot, Lake Michigan Shore 13% (USA) $32.00.
87 • White Pine 2021 Reserve Mirage Dessert Wine, Lake Michigan Shore 20% (USA) $19.00.
87 • White Pine 2022 Lady Slipper Rosé, Lake Michigan Shore 12.5% (USA) $16.00.
88 • White Pine 2021 Reserve, Teroldego, Michigan 14% (USA) $36.00.
87 • White Pine 2021 Reserve, Pinot Noir, Lake Michigan Shore 13% (USA) $34.00.
85 • White Pine 2022 White Muscat, Michigan 12% (USA) $18.00.
88 • White Pine 2021 Sophie’s Vineyard Reserve, Cabernet Franc, Lake Michigan Shore 12.5% (USA) $34.00.
85 • White Pine 2022 Pinot Grigio, Michigan 12.5% (USA) $18.00.
89 • White Pine 2021 Reserve, Cabernet Franc, Lake Michigan Shore 13% (USA) $32.00.
88 • White Pine 2021 Sophie’s Vineyard Reserve, Cabernet Franc, Lake Michigan Shore 12.5% (USA) $36.00.
87 • White Pine 2021 Reserve, Chardonnay, Michigan 12.5% (USA) $28.00.
86 • White Pine 2022 Pinot Grigio, Michigan 12.5% (USA) $18.00.
89 • White Pine 2022 Reserve, Teroldego, Michigan 13% (USA) $38.00.
90 • White Pine 2021 Mirage Reserve Sweet Red Dessert Wine, Lake Michigan Shore 20% (USA) $19.00.
85 • White Pine 2022 Muscat Ottonel, Michigan 12% (USA) $18.00.
BR • White Pine 2023 Pinot Grigio, Pinot Grigio, Lake Michigan Shore 12.5% (USA) $18.00. - Bronze Medal
BR • White Pine 2023 Reserve, Riesling, Lake Michigan Shore 10% (USA) $21.00. - Bronze Medal
BR • White Pine 2023 Traminette, Lake Michigan Shore 12.5% (USA) $17.00. - Bronze Medal
94 • White Pine 2022 Reserve, Cabernet Franc, Lake Michigan Shore 13% (USA) $32.00.
91 • White Pine 2021 Reserve, Merlot, Lake Michigan Shore 13% (USA) $32.00.
94 • White Pine NV Dune Shadow Red Blend, Lake Michigan Shore 12.5% (USA) $17.00.
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Traminette

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About
Traminette
Traminette is an hybrid grape, a cross between a French-American hybrid Joannes Seyve and Gewurztraminer. The wine is produced in several states including Illinois, Virginia, Michigan and Maryland. The wines are medium-bodied with fragrant aromas of jasmine, orange blossom and lychee; they are made both dry or with a light touch of sweetness and are meant to be consumed young and fresh. There are also a few sparkling versions produced. Pair with scallops, Thai food or Asian cuisine.

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White Pine 2023 Traminette, Lake Michigan Shore rating was calculated by on 5/2/2025. Please note that MSRP may have changed since the date of our review.