Gewürztraminer & Vinho Verde
Gewürztraminer & Vinho Verde
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Gewurz mean spice, in wine that translates as aroma, very often of lychee
The best Gewürztraminers are dry and come from France (Alsace)
Naturally low in acidity which results in a soft mouth feel.
Can be dry or off-dry.
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WINES
- 2017 Chateau St, Michelle, Gewürztraminer
- 2013 Ginglinger - Fix Gewürztraminer Hatschbourg
- 2017 BOUNDARY BREAKS Gewürztraminer
- 2017 Fetzer Monterey Gewürztraminer
- 2016 Vila Nova Vinho Verde
Perfect pairing with Indian and Middle Eastern cuisine. Sweeter styles tame the heat in barbecue or hot wings.
Curry with Ginger and Rice. Another perfect pairing with Gewürztraminer
Indian Spiced Greens
Beef Satay with a Peanut Dipping Sauce . This was delicious and paired perfectly with the Gewürztraminer.
from The Washington Post. Asparagus and pasta canoodle in this elegant spring dish
from The Washington Post. Red Pepper, Potato and Peanut Sabzi
Roasted Beetroot and Garlic Hummus. So delicious. I would make this again.
Baked Brie and Apricot Chutney. This was incredible. We served it as dessert. Jan cut the pepper flakes by 25%. Cut by 50% if using as a dessert.
2017 Chateau Ste. Michelle
abv 12% price, $10.99 at Trigs
Varietal: Gewürztraminer
Varietal: Gewürztraminer
Region: Columbia Valley, WA, US
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Tasting Notes
The wine is pale lemon with medium intensity. The aroma is lemon, lychee, banana and honey. The wine is off dry with medium acidity. The body, finish and flavor is medium+. The flavors are lychee, honey and peach. 2017 was a cooler vintage so this wine has a nice balance of sweetness and acidity.
The wine is pale lemon with medium intensity. The aroma is lemon, lychee, banana and honey. The wine is off dry with medium acidity. The body, finish and flavor is medium+. The flavors are lychee, honey and peach. 2017 was a cooler vintage so this wine has a nice balance of sweetness and acidity.
2013 Ginglinger-Fix
abv 13% price, $
Varietal: Gewürztraminer
Varietal: Gewürztraminer
Region: Hatschbourg, Alsace Grand Cru, Alsace, France
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Tasting Notes
The wine is pale gold with deep intensity. The aromas are peach, rose, honey lychee and white pepper. The wine is medium sweet with medium acidity, body, flavor and finish. The flavors are honey, peach and lychee.
2017 Boundary Breaks Vineyard Gewürztraminer
Tasting Notes
abv % price, $
Varietal: Gewürztraminer
Varietal: Gewürztraminer
Region: Finger Lakes, NY, USA
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Tasting Notes
The wine is pale lemon with medium intensity. The aromas are ripe apple, nectarine, ginger, biscuit and lemon. The wine in medium dry with medium acid. The body is medium+ as is the finish and flavor. The flavor is nectarine, honey and ginger. This was one of my favorites.
2017 Fetzer Sahly Loam Monterey Gewürztraminer
abv 12% price, $8.99 at Trigs
Varietal: Gewürztraminer
Region: Monterey County, Central Coast, CA, USA
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Tasting Notes
The wine is pale lemon and medium intensity. The aromas are lemon, nectarine, rose, lychee and honey. The wine is medium dry with medium intensity. The body is medium+. The flavor and finish are medium. The flavors are apricot, honey and rose. This was the simplest wine.
2016 Vila Nova Vinho Verde
abv 11.5% price, $6.99 at Trigs
Varietal: 50% Loureiro, 25% Azal, 25% Avess
Varietal: 50% Loureiro, 25% Azal, 25% Avess
Region: Vinho Verde DOC, Minho Region, Portugal
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Tasting Notes
The wine is pale lemon with a greenish ting. The aromas and flavors petrol, lemon, flint and floral, This was not a good wine to taste with the Gewurtz as it came across as sour.
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