Gewurztraminer Vendanges Tardives, Léon Manbach - 2022

Name: Gewurztraminer Vendanges Tardives, Léon Manbach
Brand: Manbach
SKU: 46405
Price: 39.96 USD
Availability: InStock

Item # 46405 750 mL

In Alsace, Vendanges Tardives refers specifically to late harvested grapes which have begun to slightly dehydrate (passerillage) on the vine. Precarious, as wildlife love grapes at this stage, this dessert wine is luscious, concentrated and aromatic. Pair with blue cheese on ginger bread.

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Color

White

Vintage

2022

Country

France

Region

Alsace

Producer

Manbach

Grape Variety

Gewürztraminer

Production Methods

Organic

Biodynamic

Wine made from grapes grown organically using natural composting techniques and special preparations of herbal sprays while following the astronomical calendar.

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