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spryte · Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 10:40 am Post subject: November Wine ~ Gewurztraminer

I hope this goes with your holiday bird!

Gewurztraminer

Definition: A white grape grown predominantly in France, Germany, the U.S., Australia and New Zealand, where the climate leans to the cooler side and the flavors have an opportunity to concentrate.

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Gewurztraminer can be made in dry or sweet varieties and are generally best if enjoyed sooner rather than later post-bottling. Flavors qualities include: honey, pumpkin spice, cinnamon, apricot, pear, and rose.

Food Pairings

These wines tend to pair well with Asian dishes or zesty-flavored fare like BBQ or chicken wings. The flavor and aromas often include rose, pear, citrus, spice and mineral.

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ddpie · Elite BakeSpacer Joined: 18 Jul 2007 Posts: 8618

Niiiiiiiice! good choice for turkey AND desserts Spryte! YAY!

spryte · Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 10:45 am Post subject:

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girlichef · Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 11:07 am Post subject:

Yay!! This is what I had my fingers crossed for Very Happy

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spryte · Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 11:10 am Post subject:

Ahahaha... me too if I didn't get to pick!
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girlichef · Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 11:11 am Post subject:

Right on!

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BobtheDude · Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 11:58 am Post subject:

Nice, sounds like a perfect choice for Nov. And here I was just wondering what I would be doing tonight. Very Happy

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ImStuffed · Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 2:37 pm Post subject:

I've never heard of this wine...cool...I get to try a new one Smile

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jmgallo · Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 11:30 am Post subject:

Oh my gosh, my husband and I drank SOO much of this when we lived in Germany! It's a little sweet for my everyday drinking tastes (well, not EVERY day drinking Wink

), but great for dessert. I'll have to pick a bottle up when I'm out today!
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spryte · Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 7:11 pm Post subject:

I have two to post... I'll try to do it tomorrow... these were nice!!
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