2013 Dirler-Cade Gewurztraminer Kessler - France, Alsace, Alsace Grand Cru (11/25/2019)
Rich, and pretty sweet Gewurztraminer that has all the classic varietal markers. The rose aromatics are especially pronounced, with the pineapple playing a secondary role. Lychee and a touch of honey (a little botrytis?) come in towards the finish.
If I was going to demonstrate sweet Gewurztraminer to someone who had never tasted it, this would be a good wine for the job.
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That’s a problem in many Alsace GWT…a bit too sweet. I like their aromatics but they get kinda tiring on the palate.
Don’t go well with my weenies & kraut.
Tom
It was a great match with pumpkin soup.
That I could believe, David. There is a place for those sweet GWT’s.
Tom
Glad the typicity showed for you in this bottle, David. I only have notes on the 2009, tasted 2.5 years ago. Sweet yes. Typicity? No, at least not for me:
"2009 Dirler-Cade Kessler Gewurtz
Very odd and different aromatic, I get pineapple and tarragon. Taste, wow is this sweet. As in late-harvest kind of sweet. It has some latent spiced interest but have to agree with Nick that it doesn’t speak at all to typicity."
Maluhia
Mike
The Kessler is always the richest/most opulent of the Dirler Grand cru Gewurz.
Im more a fan of the Kitterle in good years, and the Spiegel.
I will visit with the Dirlers later this week to taste the '18s.
To my taste, about as good as it gets in Alsace.
I dislike 2009 in Alsace for many reasons. It’s not a good vintage.