I've always had a thing for gewurtztraminer. It has such exotic flavors, lychee & gooseberry. I much prefer a dry style, rare in German wines. Alsace produces dry ones, and you'll find them from California and Oregon, too. This Alsatian one is fun, big mouthfeel, refreshing acidity. Perfect with spicy food & sushi. (Trader Joe's, $9.99)
Alsace is a favorite place to us, we've visited twice. Some of the villages are story-book cute, and huge storks atop the village gate or town hall! Last year we stayed at a hotel in Turckheim, Les Deux Clefs, built in the 15th Century. Great food, sometimes more French, sometimes more German.
We had the Gewurtz with spicy New Orleans style Barbecued Shrimp, with a baguette to sop up the sauce.
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I'll have to give this one a try. It's so hard to find affordable Gewurtztraminer...
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