2005 Gewurztraminer Beerenauslese, Willi Opitz Great Wines now part of the Vega

now part of the Vega Sicilia family

the upper Brancott Valley and the Kekerengu Coast

The soils of the Gimblett Gravels Vineyard impart a finely textured mineral quality into the finished wine

Based in Novello and now led by brothers Paolo and Guido Sartirano

2005 Gewurztraminer Beerenauslese, Willi Opitz Great Wines now part of the VegaLusciously golden and intoxicatingly aromatic, the 2005 Gewrztraminer Beerenauslese from Willi Opitz is a heady expression of the grapes most exotic side. The nose is a kaleidoscope of rose petals, lychee, orange blossom, honey and crystallised ginger, with a subtle undertone of clove and saffron. The palate is unctuous yet perfectly poised, waves of tropical fruit and floral spice carried by a vibrant thread of acidity that keeps the sweetness in