Not Bad...

Lopez Islands Vineyards
2004 Siegerrebe
Puget Sound
Shane’s Notes

A friend of mine gave us this one and asked for our opinion. So, here’s the full treatment. The aroma is herbaceous and grassy with just a touch kerosene. The palate entry is tangy followed by a touch of sweetness. There is a hint of lemon/grapefruit on the palate and the finish is quick and watery. The healthy acidity provides a strong backbone.

It’s not bad but we would have definitely preferred more flavor. We are guessing that this is a sub $10 wine and while we probably wouldn’t drink it again, at least it was honest and let the varietal speak. With too many inexpensive wines, the juice is buried under interventionist wine making techniques like malolactic fermentation (producing a butter bomb) or over oaking (producing a heavy vanillin overlay).

John, we recommend that you pick up a Covey Run Gewurztraminer. It is similar to this wine but has a more interesting palate. You should be able to find it for about $7.00. See our review from March 10, 2006.