The 2024 Beautiful Isle Ice Gewürztraminer Half Bottle (375ml) is a luscious Tasmanian dessert wine crafted from Gewürztraminer grown at Marion's Vineyard in the Tamar Valley. Inspired by the concentration of traditional ice wine, the grapes undergo cold soaking before the juice is frozen to intensify flavour and natural sweetness, then fermented to retain around 100g/L of residual sugar. The nose is intensely aromatic, revealing Turkish delight, lychee, quince and orange blossom layered with honeyed apricot, rose petals and delicate floral notes.
On the palate, it is rich and silky with vibrant natural acidity providing superb balance to its generous sweetness. Flavours of ripe apricot, lychee, tropical fruits and citrus marmalade unfold across a long, refreshing finish, complemented by a subtle mineral edge that keeps the wine fresh rather than cloying. Elegant and beautifully poised, it is a delightful modern dessert wine with both immediate appeal and the ability to age gracefully.
Ben’s Recommendation:
The 2024 Beautiful Isle Ice Gewürztraminer Half Bottle (375ml) is a wonderful match for blue cheese, foie gras, crème brûlée, fruit tarts or poached pears, and is equally rewarding enjoyed on its own after dinner. Serve well chilled and enjoy now through 2035 as its richness and complexity continue to develop
