Misha's Vineyard

There’s no mistaking the lifted , floral and gently exotic scents of this variety led by yellow flowers then apple and preserved citrus pear and white spice. Dry on the palate- just, with a core of ripe white fleshed fruit that tickles the front palate then flavours of pears and apples, orange piko tea, spice and exotic fruits with flowers, there’s plenty of acid for drive and power along with a gentle-warming alcohol for body and texture. A lovely example showing off the drier side of this expressive variety. Best drinking from 2023 through 2030.

(2023) Once again there's some sugar here, with 5.9g/l, on soils of schist, gravel and clay. The vineyard is 17 years old, and sits at some altitude - 288 to 313 metres. Moderately aromatic, the typical Gewurz aromatics there but restrained and subtle. In the mouth this tastes pretty dry, with some phenolics picked up from skins and some time in older barrels. 50% was also wild yeast fermented which adds some textural and aromatic complexity, but perhaps at the expense of Gewurz exuberance. The touch of sweetness in the finish offsets a slightly bitter citric element nicely, and the subtle perfume of lychee does translate into a little juiciness. No UK retail stockists at time of review.