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Wine Tasting (Week 10)

Alright, time for a short and sweet review. This week I'm reviewing the 2016 Shaly Loam Gewürztraminer from Fetzer and Apothic Crush.


The Shaly Loam Gewürztraminer is described as having "aromas of Key lime pie, orange blossom and lemon-lime soda" as well as "honeysuckle and orange blossom flavors." I would definitely say it had more lime features in its smell and taste than any of the other traits they described, but also had a nice peachy-apricot flavor that balanced out the acidity nicely. At $10, its definitely a solid bottle.

The Apothic Crush "combines red fruit flavors with notes of caramel and chocolate," and that is more apt of a description than I can really give. This is the first wine that I have actually had that smelled and tasted like caramel. That combined with the chocolate and cherry flavors made this a very enjoyable $8 bottle.


Wines reviewed:

Fetzer Gewürz: https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/fetzer-2016-shaly-loam-gewurztraminer-monterey/

Apothic Crush: https://www.totalwine.com/wine/red-wine/red-blend/apothic-crush/p/133469750




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