2025 Oak Ridge Gewürztraminer
Brooks has it all — Great story, great people, great wines.
General Manager/Sommelier
"As soon as the wine lands in your glass you’re captivated, from the color, to the aroma, to the palate. A blend of 13 varieties planted in our estate vineyard as a sort of trial, it’s a privilege to continue on with this long going experiment. Soft and pleasing with fresh acidity and body to back it up. White peach, chamomile, and dragonfruit dominate with a touch of phenolics to add structure. A perfect take on an aromatic white that’s part of Oregon’s experimental past."
Production Associate
"This wine opens with an expressive bouquet of acacia and honeysuckle layered with vibrant citrus notes of grapefruit, lime zest, and orange peel, alongside a lush spectrum of orchard and tropical fruits. The palate mirrors the aromatics, weaving together yellow pear, apple, nectarine, and lychee with hints of chamomile, dill, and a subtle wet stone minerality. Its light body and medium-minus acidity create a soft, approachable texture, while the medium-plus finish lingers with delicate floral and citrus tones."
Senior Tasting Lead
Winemaking Notes
A warm, dry spring kicked off the 2025 growing season early and swiftly, with minimal rain or cool-down periods to slow early growth. A short bloom period occurred in early June and was followed later in the Summer by successive heat spikes in July and again in August around veraison.
Sunny days and warm nights continued into early September, setting the stage for a rapid onset of harvest. At Brooks, picking began on September 7th for Rosé, followed by the first red wine grapes arriving on September 10th. The Riesling harvest began on September 26th and extended longer than usual, with the last grapes picked for noble selection on October 8th.
This vintage will be remembered and celebrated for its excellent quality, with high color intensity and concentrated flavors, resulting from smaller berries and somewhat lighter yields.
- Type
- White
- Region
- Oregon
- Appellation
- Columbia Gorge
- Vintage
- 2025
- Alcohol percentage
- 12.5%