<H1>2007 Naked Gewurztraminer -- Snoqualmie Vineyards Shopping Cart</H1>
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-- <I>Orange blossom and spice aromas are complimented by a refreshingly crisp and juicy mouthful of fruit flavor. This wine has decidedly pure impressions of fully mature Gewurztraminer grapes with slight mineral characters of the terroir.</I>
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<p><b>TASTING NOTES</b><br />“Orange blossom and spice aromas are complimented by a refreshingly crisp and juicy mouthful of fruit flavor. This wine has decidedly pure impressions of fully mature Gewurztraminer grapes with slight mineral characters of the terroir.”- <em>Joy Andersen, Winemaker</em></p>
<p><b>VINTAGE</b> </p>
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<li>The 2007 growing season was very similar to the 2005 vintage – warm at the beginning and average temperatures throughout the rest of the season.</li>
<li>As with 2005, this vintage lacked rainfall from the start of the season, which lead to smaller canopy growth and good, early fruit exposure.</li>
<li>Ripening conditions and temperatures were excellent and low wind was reported throughout the season.</li>
<li>Bud break occurred right on schedule and the onset of veraison was one week earlier than usual, an indication of a smaller crop with intense flavors and good sugar development.</li>
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<p><b>VINEYARDS</b><br /></p>
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<li>Grapes are grown in certified organic vineyards.</li>
<li>Vineyards receive only 6-8 inches of rainfall annually.</li>
<li>Drip irrigation is used, allowing precise control of vine growth patterns.</li>
<li>Soils are deep and sandy with low water-holding capacity.</li>
<li>Warm, sunny days and cool evening temperatures create ideal conditions for natural sugar development while retaining bright acidity.</li>
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<p><b>WINEMAKING</b> </p>
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<li>Gewurztraminer grapes are sourced from a certified organic block north of Pasco, Washington.</li>
<li>Adhering to all organic process guidelines, the grapes are gently pressed and fermented with Prise de Mousse yeast in stainless steel tanks at 50°F to preserve fruitiness and natural acid structure.</li>
<li>Fermentation is arrested to assure a balance of natural sugars and acid.</li>
<li>Bottling occurs without delay to capture every essence of this fresh, pure style.</li>
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<p><b>TECHNICAL DATA</b><br /><br />Alcohol: 12.5%<br />Total Acidity: 0.67g /100ml<br />pH: 3.14<br />Residual Sugar: 2.51g/100mL <br />Blend: 100% Organically Grown Gewurztraminer</p>
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<LI>SKU: 19317
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