Askerne Late Harvest Gewurtztraminer Hawke's Bay 2019

375ml

5 Stars Wine State

5 Stars Wine Orbit

95/100 Bob Campbell MW

"Already delicious, the 2019 vintage is gold/amber, with an inviting, honeyed fragrance. Weighty and rich, it has highly concentrated, peachy, spicy flavours, enriched but not swamped by botrytis, finely balanced acidity, an oily texture, and a sweet (108 grams/litre of residual sugar), seductively smooth finish." M Cooper

"Honey and apricot characters on the nose combine with subtle quince and ripe orange aromas. Spice notes of vanilla and burnt caramel add interest. The palate is plush and viscous in part due to the degree of botrytis and the retained grape sugars.  This is a decadent wine with wonderfully concentrated flavours that has great potential for aging."