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Castelfeder 2023 Vom Lehm Gewurztraminer (Alto Adige)

Rating
90
Price
$35
Winery
Variety
Wine Type
Alcohol
14.5%
Bottle Size
750
Issue Date
12/31/2024
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A dizzying array of spices leaps from the glass, as if you've just opened a treasure trove of aromatic wonders. Pepper takes the lead, while mint and floral notes dance in the background, creating an intriguing bouquet that's impossible to resist. The palate is a delightful interplay of syrupy fruit and refreshing herbal undertones, striking a perfect balance that keeps you enchanted from the first sip to the last. Jeff Porter

What Is Blind Tasting?

All tastings reported in the Buying Guide are performed blind. Typically, products are tasted in peer-group flights of from 5-8 samples. Reviewers may know general information about a flight to provide context—vintage, variety or appellation—but never the producer or retail price of any given selection. When possible, products considered flawed or uncustomary are retasted.

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About The Scores

*Products deemed unacceptable (receving a rating below 80 points) are not reviewed.

98-100

Classic
The Pinnacle of quality

94-97

Superb
A great achievement

90-93

Excellent
Highly recommended

87-89

Very Good
Often good value; well recommended

83-86

Good
Suitable for everyday consumption, often good value

80-82

Acceptable
Can be employed


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