The 2016 Gewürztraminer has classic, bombastic Gewürz scents of musk, lychee fruit, honeycomb, peaches and marmalade with notes of crushed stone and green olive. Light to medium-bodied, the palate is dry with oodles of floral perfume and just enough freshness, finishing lifted.

A wonderfully interesting Gewurz. Just when it makes you think it’s sweet, it withdraws into utter dryness. Teases with tangerine, Asian pear and grapefruit flavors, but then the acids kick in, as well as a scour of tannins. ——S.H.(10/1/2011)—— 89

A classic California Gewurz, dry and coastal crisp in acidity. Assaults the palate with citrus, papaya and flowery geranium flavors that are washed with peppery Asian spices of every kind. A great aperitif wine or with North African and Indian fare.——S.H.(2/1/2010)—— 87

Fogarty has been consistent over the years with their Gewurz, both in quality and price. With a little residual sugar, the ’07 shows bright, pure tropical fruit, wildflower, candied ginger, vanilla cookie and exotic spice flavors that are brightened with crisp acids.——S.H.(11/15/2008)—— 87