Gewurtztraminer was one of Delatite's first plantings, it has continued to deliver the most memorable, award winning vintages. Deadman's Hill is widely regarded as the benchmark in Australia, the first Traminer ever to be selected for Qantas International First Class. The Deadman's Hill site is a hundred metres higher than the other vineyards at Delatite and has been dry grown for most of it's life. It was the first part of the vineyard to be converted to BioDynamics and like all other blocks at Delatite, it is completely pruned and picked by hand.

$2299each $273DOZEN EACH DOZEN The steep ironstone slopes and crisp mountain air at Delatite provide an idyllic mesoclime for the spicey Gewurtztraminer, which demands slow ripening to develop fully. Harvest takes place between mid March and early April. Hand pruned, hand picked and patiently sorted by the winemakers themselves, grapes are crushed, the must is chilled and left in the press to cold soak for a few hours. This brief extraction infuses the delightful, enticing Traminer characters of musk sticks, rose petals, lychee and turkish delights. Juices are then allowed to warm and natural yeasts initiate ferments. Upon completion, the wine is left on lees in tank over a period of four months to enhance and lengthen the palate. Alcohol 12.0%

A straw coloured wine. The aromas are a melange of cinnamon and clove, rose petal, lychee and musk which follow through to the richly flavoured palate. Flavours of hazelnut and toast, cardammon, lychee and ginger biscuit, clove and turkish delights. Decidedly Traminer, a wine which deserves to be appreciated today alongside crustacea, Asian recipes and all spiced faire.

Inspired by the lush fruitiness of the Italian classic Moscato d'Asti, Gapsted is a blend in name and style, of Traminer Musqué and Frontignac muscato bianco. The Traminer component is sourced from Whitlands Vineyard, grown to the higher, elevated aspects of King Valley, picked early to retain freshness and lively fruit character. This slightly spritzy Muscato drinks well on its own but also suits a range of lighter desserts such as pannacotta, soft cheese, dried fruits and fresh peaches.

$1499each $177DOZEN EACH DOZEN The vibrant Alpine characters of Traminer are a result of cool breezes and snow run off in spring, which provides abundant clear, fresh water to the Whitlands vineyard. The cool ripening conditions prevent high levels of transpiration, allowing the Traminer to retain natural acids, sugars and lifted fruit flavours. A very slow, and cold controlled ferment at seven degrees for five weeks, ensured retains fresh crisp varietal characters. Fermentation is stopped at six degrees of baumé by chilling the wine and fining. Some naturally occurring CO2 is retained in the wine for a light frizzante style. Approx 7.0%

Bright pale straw colour. Exotic florals with hints of middle eastern spice. Aromas of rose petal and spicey musk, pear and apple, turkish delight and hazelnut, coconut and vanilla all tantalise with their bouquet. The palate is alive with fresh peaches and grape, an intensely flavoured wine with chinese five spice and sweetly floral characters, balanced against relaxed citrus notes, generous and poised. Sweet but not cloying, light fizz tickles the palate and finishes refreshingly clean, with a superb lingering fruit finish. A simply delicious wine in lighter, pleasant styling, rounded out with hints of tropical lime and honey. Well suited to savoury dishes such as rich patés or satay chicken.

For over 150 years Pewsey Vale Vineyard has produced aromatic white wines of exceptional style, varietal flavour and consistency. A reputation for success with these wines and a location high in Eden Valley inspired the planting of Gewürztraminer. Pewsey Vale captures the essence of cool climate fruit with delightful fragrances and a long pristine palate.

$2499each $297DOZEN EACH DOZEN Pewsey Vale once succumbed to the fate of so many of Australia's early vineyards, falling into disuse as a result of severe economic hardship. The site's potential was rediscovered at a time when only the history books recorded any existence of the original plantings. The long ripening periods at such altitudes develop unique, consistent flavour profiles, which are known today as classic Pewsey Vale. The winemaking is simple and natural, hand picked grapes are whole bunch pressed directly to older oak barrels for fermentation by indigenous yeasts. The batches remain in barrel for up to four months whilst being treated to regular batonnage before assembling components into the final wine. Alcohol 12.0%

A clear, pale straw appearance. With a slight, spicy cinnamon and rose water fragrance on the nose, the flavours of Pewsey Vale follow, full of oranges and lime, lychee and exotic perfumed florals. The palate is fine but unexpectedly textured, finishing long and fresh.

Sacred Hill is an ode to a hermit made famous in Riverina folklore. Like his eponymous wine, he kept a low profile but was highly revered by all who countenanced him. For those who may be partial to a juicy wine with a measure of luscious grapey sweetness, Sacred Hill will be the first choice. Topical Gewurztraminer roses are in full bloom, musk aromatics and ripe lychee fruit flavours are finely nestled within a soft, fresh palate. Enjoy alongside spiced seafood and piquant Thai.

$699each $81DOZEN EACH DOZEN Traminer and Riesling are chosen for their vibrant varietal characteristics and capacity to assimilate into a harmonious wine. Parcels of Traminer are selected for spicy musk, floral and rose petal flavours which can combine with the floral and citrus characters of Riesling. Each parcel is fermented separately at cooler temperatures between 12ºC and 14ºC over twelve to sixteen days, retaining lively fruit flavours and freshness. Upon completion the wines are assembled, clarified and stabilised prior to final filtration and bottling. Alcohol 11.0%

Pale straw colour. Lifted rose aromas complemented by a subtle spiciness, balanced by a fresh citrus lift. The crisp acid of Riesling is a perfect match for the generously rounded Traminer fruit. This sweet fruity wine has a great balance of floral rose, musk and spice. Enjoy with light dishes such as white meats and fish, drink whilst brimming with youthful fruit flavours.

Eighty Acres delivers fully in this splendid West Australian rendition of the classic dry white. Crafted to be enjoyed upon release, it's guaranteed to start the conversation rolling with it's stylishness. Superb with all good faire, the weight of fruit and generosity of palate ensures that Eighty Acres will make charming company for all.

$1499each $177DOZEN EACH DOZEN Western Australia makes the most distinctive and stylish Semillon Sauvignon wines, arguably Australia's finest. Fruit is sourced from a select group of choice growers in some of the most conspicuous viticultyral precincts. Grapes are harvested throughout the cool of night to capture and retain as much of the crisp regional characters as possible. Bunches are destemmed and the grapes lightly pressed. Vinifications are carried out in fermenters at low temperature, upon completion, components are trialled and assembled into a bright, fruit driven Semillon Sauvignon blend with classically dry yet fruit forward regional styling. A minimal filtration is employed just prior to bottling. Alcohol 13.5%

Pale straw with a green hue. Pungent aromas of gooseberry accompanied by grass and briar wood notes combined with hints of tropical fruits. Exotic fruit flavours of lychee, dragon fruit and spice along with classic lemon peel and herb notes. The palate is well balanced, crisp and refreshing, a pure acid line and mineral character to the finish. Blissful with chillied crab or whiting almondine.

Gewurztraminer grows beautifully in the Clare Valley and Adelaide Hills, where clones of the varietal have taken very well to the soils and climes which are quite similar to growing conditions in Alsace, whence this spicey varietal originates. Fashioned to express the bold flavours and vibrant aromas of Gewurztraminer and also to reflect the location of vines.

$1699each $201DOZEN EACH DOZEN Traminer grapes fare very well when grown to the highly favourable climes of Clare Valley, developing mild spices and nut, orange, lychee and citrus blossom characters. An exclusively estate grown wine, fruit is harvested in the cool of night, gently de-stemmed and whole berry pressed as quickly as possible to retain freshness. The pure free run juices are cold settled and transferred to tank for a controlled low temperatures fermentation, inoculated by a specialist yeast to enhance varietal expression. Upon completion, components are assembled, stabilised and fined. Minimal handling and filtration is employed throughout vinification to ensure the delicate varietal characters are protected. Alcohol 12.6%

A very pale straw colour with subtle green hue at the edge. Lifted aromas of rosewater and lychees with a touch of spice and lemon zest. The palate delivers equally pleasing flavours of fresh lemon juice, rosewater and a touch of spice. Taylor exhibits great delicacy with a mouthwatering acidity on the back palate which delivers a crisp, clean finish. Crafted for immediate enjoyment, but lovers of the luscious honeyed fruit complexities so distinctive in an aged Gewürztraminer will not be disappointed if set aside for development.

Twice Gold Medal Challenge International du Vin! Moscatel and Gewürtztraminer grapes, grown to estate vineyards on the mountains of the Upper Penedès, form the backbone of fruit for Viña Esmeralda, a delicate but strunningly fragrant wine. The dry fig and raisin characters of Moscatel de Alejandría give Esmerelda it's luscious and flavourful palate, fleshed out by the orange of Frontignac or Moscatel de Grano Menudo as the Spanish say, further enhanced by the complex aromaticness and spice of the vivacious Traminer.

$1799each $213DOZEN EACH DOZEN Torres call on some of their most mature vineyard sites for harvests of the wonderful Muscat, to vinify alongside parcels of Traminer, into a wine that is refreshing without being austere, spicey without being cocky and lusciously grapey without being simple. A mostly Muscat wine with a smaller component of Traminer, the fruit is pressed and treated to two weeks of strictly temperature controlled tank fermentation without any contact time on skins whatsoever, to deliver a finished wine exhibiting amazing depth of complex varietal fruit characters and fresh, revitalizing palate. Viña Esmeralda undergoes no maturation and is bottled while young and vital, designed to be enjoyed chilled and crisp.

Straw yellow hue. A voluptuous, exotically perfumed nose with delicious. well defined primary aromas, some floral notes, lillies and rose. The first impression is seductive, with rich alluring grape flavours courtesy of the Moscatel. Esmerelda is subtle and floral with notes of honeysuckle, a dash of savouriness, expressing ripe pears, custard apples and sweet fragrant spice. Excellent with shellfish or alongside traditional Meditterrannean fruit and meat pairings, like cut melon with cured Spanish ham.

The history of Tyrrell is synonymous with Hunter Valley wines. Sustainable land management techniques and evolving standards of viticulture mean that the Tyrrell vineyards of today are yielding the highest quality fruit ever and that the wines have never been better. An unashamed crowd pleaser, Old Winery Traminer Riesling is made to a popular, fresh and fruity style. The distinctive flavours of two classic varietals combine well to create a wine that is delicious on its own and serves as a highly versatile accompaniment to a wide range of good foods.

$1199each $141DOZEN EACH DOZEN Tyrrell's vineyards today can be found across many of Australia's best wine growing regions, but the finished wines still call the Hunter Valley home. Most of the distinguished Tyrrell wines are grown at Pokolbin in the heart of the Lower Hunter Valley, very near the winery itself. Tyrrell isolate parcels of fully compatible Riesling and Traminer fruit, to be vinified into a wine which is so much greater than the sum of the parts. Following the harvest and crush, varietal components are separately vinified at low temperatures to retain all the natural qualities of each fruit. After fermentation is complete, the wines are assembled and promptly bottled to capture all the bright elements in the finished wine.

Light straw in colour. A lifted aromatic nose, with a palate showing succulent apricot flavours from the Riesling, joined by a subtle spiciness from the Traminer. The finish is crisp, clean and refreshing with a perfect balance between the residual sugar and the acidity. Serve slightly chilled with piquant recipes.

Waipara Hills made a name as Marlborough's best Gewurztraminer after romping home with the trophy for best entry at Liquorland International. Waipara Hill's low cropping Traminer vineyard produces fruit with intense aromas of rose petal, lychee and turkish delight. Stunningly fragrant and lusciously flavoured, completely unwooded, vivacious and fresh, medium bodied with a soft well rounded palate, exhibiting a rich oily texture, only slightly sweet but intense. An extremely limited production of only a few hundred cases makes every edition collectible.

$2199each $261DOZEN EACH DOZEN Waipara Hills can source grapes from an inventory of splendid South Island properties. The focus is to exploit the terroir of each by growing varieties best suited to the terrain. All vines are managed by small and highly motivated core teams of personnel, each of sufficient scale to provide maximum economies. Planted predominantly to Riesling, the Mound Vineyard in Waipara Valley holds very tiny blocks of prized Gewurtraminer. Grapes are crushed and left on skins for three hours before pressing. Juices are cold settled for seven days, followed by a clean racking and cool tank vinification. Ferments are stopped at a rich yet crisp balance and kept cold on lees for several months before racking and warming. Alcohol 14.5%

Pale yellow with hints of green. Spicy, lifted honeysuckle, pear drop and musk aromas. Rich and inviting, flavours of melon, spice and honey flow through the palate. Showing the richness and aromatic lift for which Waipara Mound Vineyard is renowned, vibrant and luscious yet textural, culminating with a crisp, balanced finish.

Yellow Tail makes great quality wine that's simply too good to pass up, as it's gorgeous to look at and is great fun too. A vibrant and approachable, effervescent lipstick coloured wine with a luscious palate of exciting fresh fruit, strawberry and cherry, peach, apple and citrus. All the wine [yellow tail] makes is instantly recognizable for its tempting appearance and fun loving personality. It's really quite simple. Drink [yellow tail], enjoy it with your friends and share it with interesting strangers. It's playful, fresh and vibrant, just like the girls who make it.

$999each $117DOZEN EACH DOZEN The [yellow tail] brand has become the most successful wine in the history of the Australian wine industry. Yellow Tail Sparkling Rosé is a delicious blend of Semillon with Traminer, Shiraz and Frontignac. The fruit is picked early and is handled as gently as possible to minimize skin contact and phenolic extraction. The wine is cold fermented to retain bright fruit flavours and is then clarified. Treated to the traditional Charmat process, [yellow tail] undergoes a secondary fermentation at low temperature in pressurised vessels to create the sparkle. Yellow Tail is estate grown, vinified and bottled, ensuring that the final wine is handled to the most exacting standards from the vine to the glass. Approx 12.0%

Tantalizing rose pink colour with a lively bead. [yellow tail] is delightfully fresh, fruity and soft with great palate length. Lifted aromas of strawberries and spice are united by flavours of sweet cherries and tropical fruits. [yellow tail] was created with a simple philosophy in mind, to make a great wine that everyone can enjoy, anytime, any place. This is no champagne wannabe, [yellow tail] is sparkling, bubbly goodness ready to brighten up ordinary moments, every day. While it's seriously good wine, don't be serious about it.

Leila is a fine example of what sparkling wine can be when the maker looks beyond the traditional mix of grapes. Leila is all about being an exciting and delicious fruit driven sparkling wine style that lets you enjoy the summer, whatever the season! Yellowglen has selected a combination of fruit to fashion a wine that shows lifted herbaceous and spicy characters over a ripe tropicality. Well balanced and certainly not over the top, Leila delivers freshness and a sweet expression of flavourful fruit, finishing with a zippy Sauvignon Blanc finish.

$1499each $177DOZEN EACH DOZEN Yellowglen produce Australia's most elegant and innovative sparkling wines. A mix of the fully aromatic varietals Sauvignon Blanc and Traminer keep Yellowglen right at the cutting edge. The grapes must be harvested at just the right moment when sugar levels, refreshing acidity and the desired level of ripeness are achieved. Essential to the vinification process is that grapes with good varietal definition and balanced flavours are delivered to the Yellowglen wineworks in the most pristine condition. Crafted to the distinctive fresh, fruit driven style Yellowglen is famous for, Leila was inoculated, fermented and matured in tank to retain the focus on its fresh fruit characters. Alcohol 12.0%

A delicate yellow/ green colour. Lifted herbaceous and spicy Sauvignon Blanc characters are well matched to the tropical fruits from the Traminer component. The palate is full flavoured and bursting with ripe flavours. Drink now to appreciate Leila's lively personality.