Stakhovsky Wines "Traminer W" 2022

For those who like higher intensity whites, this is definitely one to try. Dry with good acidity, the nose is full of daffodils, jasmine, lemon zest, ripe peach and even guava. Multiple layers are gradually revealed on the palate - the fruits, as well as honey, hint of soft liquorice, finishing on savoury tones and accompanied throughout again by the zest and kumquat, suggesting perhaps some skin exposure (even though this is not the 'orange' version of the wine). The grape is described on the bottle as Traminer Rose; it is unclear whether this is Gewurztraminer or the non-aromatic Rose clone, as the nomenclature can be ambiguous and both are grown in Ukraine: there are no Gewurtz signature notes of lychee, yet the nose was at least semi-aromatic. A delicious, super interesting example to try!