WILLM ALSACE GEWURZTRAMINER - 2005

Sometimes referred to as Gewurtz or Traminer, this spicy, floral white varietal is very aromatic and mainly grown in and associated with Alsace, France and Hungary. Gewurztraminer is also known to be a great wine to pair with spicy Thai or asian food. The dry, yet sweet spice of this white compliments racy food.

TASTING NOTES:

Pale straw yellow color with fresh flowers, potpourri, and citrus on the nose. Flavors of pear, pineapple, honeydew, and apple with lots of honey on the finish. This is a dry white but it is still sweet on the tongue. Not a lot of acidity, elegant rather than big and bold like a sweet Riesling. Perhaps a little bit thin on the mouthfeel but very smooth, clean and refreshing.

SCORE & RECOMMENDATION:

88 PTS
A great entry-level Traminer if you've never tried the varietal. Readily available and inexpensive at around $11 a bottle.