2025 Havilah Gewurztraminer

90 POINTS

Erin Larkin - Robert Parker Wine Advocate

This 2025 Gewürztraminer was my top-rated Gewürztraminer at the 2026 Tasmanian Wine Show in January, and the wine is tight, textural and spicy, without being too heavy on phenolics or weighty spice. The fruit was whole-bunch pressed to tank and then racked to barrel, where it was on the lees for several months, then it was racked a few more times and bottled unfined and unfiltered. The fruit was picked early, and the wine has retained excellent acidity, and while it is tied to its varietal characters (Turkish delight, roses, cracked pistachios, etc.), it feels restrained and good. I like it. 12.5% alcohol, sealed under screw cap.