Both Ontario and British Columbia produce good quality and occasional superb Gewürztraminer. The best I have ever imbibed has been from Meyer Family Vineyards in the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia. Can Ontario rise to the challenge? Let’s see how East Dell can do!
Aroma: Unmistakably Gewürztraminer! Absolutely tropical! Mango, pineapple, Orri tangerine and Niagara peach.
Palate: Apricot, mango nectar, lychee and custard. The fruit shines throughout but the finish is far from fat and sloppy with well defined DISCRETE edges of acidity disciplining the 18 grams/litre of residual sugar. Long lingering finish to this off dry wine.
Personality: You will agree with me that I can stand up with pride as a quality Niagara Gewurztraminer. If you obsess about those flinty dry wines or grapefruit Ontario Rieslings, I am not the one. I represent a challenge to you if you are a newbie to Gewurztraminer. You either love me or you hate me but before you toss me aside you may very well change your opinion when you try me with a seafood curry whether it be Thai or Japanese.
Price: $18.95 CDN.
Cellarbility: Drink by 2026-year end.
RKS 2025 CANADIAN Wine Rating: 92/100.
(East Dell Estates Morgan Vineyard 2022 Black Label Gewurztraminer, VQA Lincoln Lakeshore, East Dell Estates, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, 750 mL,12.5%).
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