Hefty Gewurz-y
Olssens Gewurztraminer may look innocent enough. The label even refers to the wine as "slightly off-dry." Yet this Gewurz packs a wallop with 14% alcohol. And it works fairly well.
The Skinny
Olssens Gewurztraminer, 2003 ($14)
- From Central Otago - South on the South Island of New Zealand
- Faint white gold in color; almost water-like
- Delicate scents for a Gewurz: light lychee, lime, and apricot; coupled with a blossom-y aroma
- Very, very slightly off-dry (to most of us, this would be a dry wine). Light-bodied for a Gewurz with such a high amount of alcohol. Balanced acidity and simple flavors
*** (3 stars out of 5)
Try it with some spicy, sweet Asian foods like Turkey in Jade.
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