The Only Wine Book You'll Ever Need by Danny May
Author:Danny May
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: ebook, book
Publisher: Adams Media, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, Inc.
Published: 2004-07-15T00:00:00+00:00
Recommended Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio
Name Region Price
Pighin, Grave del Friuli Friuli, Italy $13
Willamette Valley Vineyards Oregon $15
Trimbach Reserve Alsace, France $16
King Estate “Reserve” Oregon $20
Maso Poli Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy $20
Jermann Friuli, Italy $30
Domaine Zind-Humbrecht “Clos Windsbuhl” Alsace, France $55
Gewürztraminer
: Germany, Alsace (France), and
California
A : Strong lychee-nut fruit, rose petal,
and grapefruit rind
A : Low to medium
B : Full
: None
Gewürztraminer (pronounced gah-VERTS-truh-MEEN-er) is a pink-skinned clone of the much older Traminer vine that probably originated in Northern Italy. “Gewürz-” is German for “spicy” or “pungent” and reflects the powerful aromas of Gewürztraminer wines. It is the least subtle of all the well-known vinifera grapes.
Although it grows best in Alsace (France), it plays second fiddle there to the Riesling grape. Its share of vineyard space in Germany has been on the decline, again being out-muscled by the Riesling grape. California and Pacific Northwest versions of this quirky variety tend to lack the complexity of their European counterparts, but can be both enjoyable and affordable.
Recommended Gewürztraminer
Name Region Price
Standing Stone Finger Lakes, NY $19
Martinelli Russian River Valley,
Sonoma, CA $20
Navarro Mendocino, CA $25
Domaine Zind-Humbrecht “Turkheim” Alsace, France $30
Domaine Weinbach “Cuvée St. Catherine” Alsace, France $50
Suggested Food Pairings
Rich, pungent, spicy flavors with fruit notes of lychee and grapefruit rind make for a difficult food-wine pairing. As such, Gewürztraminer is often suggested with spicy Asian food—an awkward blind date at best. Regional tradition in Alsace matches Gewürztraminer with sausage and ham. Because of its low acidity and bold flavors, Gewürztraminer can be enjoyable without food. Alternatively, a simple, creamy cheese provides a good background for the complex, full personality of this grape.
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