Traminette is a relatively new grape variety, being bred in 1965 at the University of Illinois. It is a hybrid grape of Gewurztraminer and Joannes Seyve. Traminette is often described as a winter-hardy adaptation of Gewurztraminer, but lacking the strong perfume qualities. Traminette wines can be dry or slightly dry, but generally spicy and floral. Traminette is a hearty variety, able to withstand cold climates of the inland regions of the United States and where vines usually struggle to grow, such as New York, Virginia, and Indiana.
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All older vintage wines have been purchased from a single collector’s cellar. Pictures can be requested before shipment.
Turley Kirschenmann Vineyard Zinfandel is made from 100 percent Zinfandel.
Organically farmed, own-rooted, head-trained and dry-farmed vines planted in 1915 in the silica-rich sandy soils of the east side of the Mokelumne River AVA. Marking the 10th vintage of this wine, bright ripe red fruits, raspberry preserves, and white pepper burst forth from the glass. Precise on the palate like a perfectly seasoned piece of meat, with more red berries and a sumptuously complex texture.
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