2024 Te Whare Ra Gewurztraminer

A breathtakingly aromatic and texturally complex Marlborough Gewurztraminer — pale golden and luminous, with lychee, rose petal and exotic spice intensity, ginger and Turkish delight and the extraordinary aromatic richness, vibrant acidity and biodynamic purity that makes Te Whare Ra one of New Zealand's most celebrated and respected producers of Alsatian aromatic varieties.

From Jason and Anna Flowerday — one of New Zealand's most respected winemaking couples, farming biodynamically in the Wairau Valley of Marlborough. Te Whare Ra is particularly celebrated for their aromatic varieties — Gewurztraminer, Riesling and Pinot Gris — expressing the extraordinary potential of Marlborough's cool climate for Alsatian varieties. Triple international critical acclaim and outstanding value at $40.

95 Points – The R Review | 94 Points – Halliday Wine Companion | 94+ Points – The Wine Advocate

Marlborough, New Zealand

$40 a bottle
Gewurztraminer • Te Whare Ra • Marlborough

"Te Whare Ra — one of New Zealand's most celebrated biodynamic producers, farming the Wairau Valley with extraordinary care and precision. Gewurztraminer of breathtaking aromatic intensity and biodynamic purity."

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Pale golden with excellent clarity — luminous, vibrant and inviting.

Aroma:
Intensely aromatic and hauntingly complex with:

• lychee and rose petal — the hallmarks of great Gewurztraminer
• exotic spices, ginger and Turkish delight
• white pepper and subtle floral undertones
• the biodynamic purity and cool-climate precision of Marlborough

Marlborough Gewurztraminer of world-class aromatic intensity — the lychee and rose petal perfume of the variety at its most pure and expressive, with the exotic spice complexity and vibrant acidity that defines great Te Whare Ra Gewurztraminer.

Palate:
Medium-bodied with excellent texture and vibrant acidity.
Expect layers of:

• lychee, ginger and citrus zest
• Turkish delight and rose petal
• exotic spices and white pepper
• fine mineral backbone and biodynamic precision
• vibrant acidity delivering texture, balance and length

The wine delivers aromatic richness with biodynamic elegance, combining Jason and Anna Flowerday's celebrated biodynamic winemaking with Marlborough's extraordinary cool-climate terroir and the exotic spice complexity that defines great Te Whare Ra Gewurztraminer.

Finish:
Long and satisfying with lingering lychee, rose petal, exotic spices and the extraordinary aromatic complexity that defines great Gewurztraminer.

Critical Acclaim

95pts – The R Review

94pts – Halliday Wine Companion

94+ pts – The Wine Advocate

About Te Whare Ra Gewurztraminer

Te Whare Ra is one of Marlborough's most celebrated and respected biodynamic producers, founded by Jason and Anna Flowerday — one of New Zealand's most respected winemaking couples, farming biodynamically in the Wairau Valley with extraordinary care and precision. Te Whare Ra is particularly celebrated for their aromatic varieties — Gewurztraminer, Riesling and Pinot Gris — expressing the extraordinary potential of Marlborough's cool climate for Alsatian varieties with biodynamic purity and minimal-intervention winemaking of the highest quality. The Gewurztraminer is one of Te Whare Ra's most celebrated and distinctive expressions — triple international critical acclaim from The R Review, Halliday and The Wine Advocate, a wine of extraordinary aromatic intensity and biodynamic purity.

It represents:

• breathtakingly aromatic Marlborough Gewurztraminer from one of New Zealand's most celebrated biodynamic producers
• Jason and Anna Flowerday's biodynamic expression of Gewurztraminer — lychee, rose petal and exotic spice of extraordinary purity and intensity
• outstanding value for a triple internationally acclaimed, food-friendly Marlborough Gewurztraminer at $40

Wine Details

• Vintage: 2024
• Variety: Gewurztraminer
• Region: Marlborough, New Zealand
• Producer: Te Whare Ra
• Style: Biodynamic, minimal intervention
• Serving Temperature: 8–12°C
• Cellaring: Drink now – 2030 (best enjoyed fresh)

Food Pairings

• Thai and Vietnamese cuisine
• Spicy dishes
• Foie gras
• Asian-spiced seafood
• Soft and washed-rind cheeses
• As a sophisticated aperitif

Why We Love It

This is breathtakingly aromatic, texturally complex Marlborough Gewurztraminer from one of New Zealand's most celebrated biodynamic producers — lychee, rose petal and exotic spice of extraordinary purity and intensity.
At $40, it delivers triple international critical acclaim and a Gewurztraminer experience that is genuinely unlike anything else in the Australasian market.

An essential acquisition for lovers of aromatic, food-friendly Alsatian varieties and the finest New Zealand biodynamic wine.