Browsing the wine racks recently, I had the notion that I'd like to find some wines which might be nice for the holidays. I spied a Monterey Gewürztraminer from Stanza and thought I'd give it a spin.
Stanza is apparently part of Delicato Vineyards of Manteca, CA. It retails for $14, but I bought it at a two-for-one sale.
This wine shows a pale golden color in the glass, and has a nose that's floral and sweet, with the aromas of peaches and nutmeg making a statement.
The palate is also floral, with pear notes, a gentle spiciness and a lovely acidity, although it's not really bracing. What I remember most is the finish. It is so full of zesty lime and minerals - what a treat! That finish lingers quite a while, too.
While the nutmeg profile in the nose had me thinking of adding it to my holiday list, I decided it was really too faint an accent for that, so I'll keep looking for those holiday whites.
