Seyfried Nelson Gewurztraminer 2025

The Rich Aroma of Lychee and Flowers

In the Southern Hemisphere, autumn is from March to April. Wines of the 2024 vintage, made from grapes harvested during that time, are arriving in Japan one after another.

This is a Gewürztraminer, popular at my restaurant, "Bokumo."

Gewürztraminer is a variety widely cultivated in Germany and the Alsace region of France.

It's a bit of a long variety name, but it might be easier to remember if you break it down: "Gewürz" = "spicy" in German, and "Traminer" = "Tramin village in Northern Italy."

As its name suggests, it is characterized by a subtle spiciness reminiscent of coriander, but it might be more famous for its strong "lychee aroma."

However, not all Gewürztraminers have a lychee aroma; rather, many have strong floral notes, such as white roses or geraniums.

And a common characteristic among all Gewürztraminers is their ripe tropical fruit flavor. The acidity is smooth, and a juicy, round umami spreads in the mouth.

This Seifried Nelson Gewürztraminer 2024 also has exactly such a mellow, fruity taste.

The aroma has clear notes of both lychee and geranium. There are also nuances reminiscent of honey, ripe mango, and compoted peaches.

The owner of this winery, "Seifried Estate," is Hermann Seifried, who is from Austria and studied winemaking in Germany.

It can be said that this wine embodies his desire to cultivate the Gewürztraminer variety, reminiscent of his homeland, in New Zealand.

Nelson, where the winery is based, boasts one of the highest amounts of sunshine in New Zealand's North Island.

Blessed by the sun, fully ripened grapes result in wines with robust aromas.

Furthermore, what is remarkable about this wine is its outstanding cost performance.

When I visited the winery, I was surprised by the sheer size of Seifried's vineyards. Vast vineyards were established on the plains along the coast.

Despite Nelson being a small production region, I realized that thanks to its relatively large-scale cultivation and winemaking, they are able to deliver high-quality wine at this price point.

Recommended Pairings

This Gewürztraminer pairs perfectly with spicy dishes. For example:

• Spice curry
• Tandoori chicken
• Tom Yum Goong
• Shrimp chili
• Mapo tofu

The lychee and floral aromas, along with the mellow acidity, harmonize wonderfully with spicy dishes.
Please add a touch of elegance to your dining table with this captivating wine.

About the Winery "Seifried Estate"

Seifried Estate is a winery founded by the Seifried couple, immigrants from Austria.

They began clearing vineyards in the 1970s and are now known as the oldest winery in the Nelson region.

They specialize in Austrian and German grape varieties, their native origins, and have won numerous awards in international competitions.

About the Nelson Region

"Nelson" is located in the northern part of the South Island and is affectionately known as "Sunny Nelson" due to its exceptionally long annual sunshine hours.

In this relatively small region, most wineries are small-scale, often called boutique wineries.

Utilizing the abundant sunshine, mainly Chardonnay and aromatic white wines such as Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, and Pinot Gris are produced. For red wines, Pinot Noir with a rich fruit character is popular. Nelson is also famous for hop and fruit production.

Seifried Nelson Gewurztraminer 2025