Seppelt Drumborg Vineyard Traminer 2023

The preference for the moniker, Traminer, is a reflection of the producer’s history when Seppelt “Traminer” was killing it on the top selling charts in the 1970s. The name was deemed easier to pronounce – and, hence, sell – than Gewürztraminer. When the grape lost consumers, the Drumborg vines were scrubbed but in 2011, with new Alsatian clones and a renewed passion, grapes were re-planted. Here, Gewürztraminer returns with renewed purpose exploring a wonderful world of spice with aromas of acacia, ginger, tarragon, potpourri. Reaches into its rich varietal heritage and effortlessly brings a warm texture to the palate – definitely not oiliness! – which acts as a basis to explore fresh lychee, snow pea, citrus and tarragon flavours. That spice is so enticing.