Sables et Galets Gewurztraminer - This exceptional Sables et Galets Gewurztraminer shows lovely purity of fruit and finesse (i.e. not overblown and flabby like some). Fragrant rose-petal/water and grapefruit aromas with a hint of sweet spice.
The grapes are selected from specified Herrenweg vineyard sites in Turckheim and Wintzenheim, where diverse soils impart different characters to the wines and the overall style shows concentration and ripeness.
Harvesting is by hand and machine, and winemaking is 'traditional' - pneumatic pressing, temperature controlled fermentation, no finings and light filtration before bottling - all to preserve fruit and aromatic qualities and elegance.
Try with blue cheeses, exotic cuisine such as the lemongrass flavours of Thai food or fish/chicken curries featuring ginger, mustard seed etc. Or perhaps even desserts if not too sweet.
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