Union Sacré Gewürztraminer Natural Wine - 750ml

Union Sacré Gewürztraminer is a singular white wine crafted as a single-vineyard expression, meticulously fermented on the skins for 40 days to coax a distinctive sensory profile. The fruit is sourced from the Loma del Rio vineyard in Monterey, California, a site that lends layers of depth and nuance to this remarkable bottling. The result is a wine that defies easy categorization, balancing the aromatic intensity typical of Gewürztraminer with the textural complexity that skin contact brings. In the glass, it presents an alluring orange hue—amber with a rosy warmth—that signals the extended maceration and the wine’s generous extraction. It is unfiltered and unfined, allowing the true character of the fruit and the vineyard to speak with minimal intervention.

On the nose, Union Sacré Gewürztraminer unfurls an intoxicating bouquet of tropical lychee, ripe melon, and hints of rose petal, jasmine, and citrus zest, all wrapped in a mineral edge and subtle spice. The palate carries a supple, almost creamy texture, yet remains buoyant with bright citrus acidity that counterpoints the wine’s plushness. Flavors echo the aromatics—peach, mandarin, and a dash of ginger—woven with a saline, stone-fruit backbone that reflects the Monterey terroir. The extended skin contact contributes a gentle tannic bite and a dimensional finish that lingers, inviting another sip. This wine stands as a tribute to the Alsace region of France, while also celebrating the beauty’s strange ways—where boldness, elegance, and a touch of wild character converge in a single glass. It rewards patience and pairs gracefully with spicy dishes, fragrant cheeses, and simply contemplative moments.