Isn't this just the loveliest photo? It was taken last year in Germany on Kamil Juices bi yearly grape sourcing trip in the south-west of Germany. I am reminded of how much I love our Gewurztraminer from the supple red rose in the picture. Once the Gewurz has had a chance to cellar for awhile, the lush tropical pineapple and zesty passion fruit is replaced with a nose of roses and lychees enhanced by just a touch of spice. We sold out of our gem, Gewurztraminer last fall, so the twenty or so bottles on my wine rack are that much more precious as I have no idea when we will be able to source it again.

Many German Gewurztraminer's tend to be on the sweeter side, but my favourites are dry or off dry, which I find creates more balance between acidity, alcohol and fruit without the cloying nature of sweeter wines.

If you have any Gewurztraminer left, I would suggest that you pair it with Thai curry, calamari (deep fried or pan seared) or my favourite proscuitto, mild cheese, an artisan baguette and good company.

Salute!