Domaine Bott-Geyl Gewurztraminer les Elements 2019Jean Christophe Bott took control of the estate in 1993 , he then converted it to biodynamics in 2002. They tend 15 hectares around southern Alsace. The Elements series is about creating elegant wines to pair with food. A drier style of Gewurztraminer from Alsace, still displaying the heady perfume of lychee, rose petals and orange blossom typical of this variety alongside a honey and dried apricot notes on the nose. Full bodied and rich on the

Rooted in the producers upbringing in the Zwelethemba township

medicinal pepper spice

the process involves minimal sulphur and intervention to achieve wines expressive of the region

with a delicate yeasty

One thing that stands out is how well its made

and firm yet refined tannins contribute to its overall allure

trellised vineyards in Paarl’s deep sandy loams

The nose is full of ripe cherries and blueberries

Made with the white Bordeaux classics

Customers of a certain age will remember chianti bottles in straw baskets

Remarkably impressive for its price

A nose of cassis