Best Buy! The Gehringer family’s involvement in the historic Becker Project by Geisenheim viticulturist Helmut Becker in the 1980s led to their extended plantings of Ehrenfelser, a cross of Riesling and Silvaner developed by Becker. Here is Gehringer’s 18th Platinum with that early-ripening variety that survived the Okanagan Valley’s historic killing freeze of a year ago. The nose of pineapple, apricot, tangerine and seashells leads to a blend of flavors akin to guava, toasted caramel, nutmeg and lemon rind, making for a structure that’s fruity with zesty length. Qualifying award: Cascadia International (gold)
Rating: Double Platinum • 94 points
Production: 2,900 cases
Alcohol: 13%
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