T is for Traminer
Friday. Brought to you by the letter, "T" - as in Traminer
Traminer is an ur-grape variety. It's the progenitor of the more-aromatic, better known tongue twisting varietal, Gewürztraminer. Traminer originated near the town of Termeno, in the northern Italian region of Trentino-Alto Adige. Traminer is still grown in Italy, Germany, Austria, and Romania. There are also wines containing Traminer from Australia. Unfortunately many wines labeled "Traminer" are actually Gewürztraminer as the names are often synonyms.
and don't forget about the ubiquitous Savignin...
bill
Posted by: caveman | 18 November 2005 at 01:22 PM
oops savagnin...
Posted by: bill again | 18 November 2005 at 01:24 PM
There's a great Gewurtz from NZ called Johannashoff, from a tiny vineyard between Picton and Blenheim at the top of the South Island.....uber floral, viscous and head spinningly good stuff....the problem with the variety over this way is it naturally throws a lot of alcohol and can end up a bit gnarly...
cheers
Dave
Posted by: Dave Brookes | 18 November 2005 at 03:15 PM
Dave,
I've tried two NZ Gewurz:
Huia - very good and had the alcohol under control.
Olssens - Holy alcohol batman! But still, it offered pretty good Gewurz character.
Bill, I guess I'm dim - what about Savagnin?...
Posted by: beau | 19 November 2005 at 04:56 PM
Heya Beau,
Yeh that Huia is a goodie.....Spy Valley too...another is Vinoptima...pretty dodgy name but not a bad wine
Posted by: Dave Brookes | 20 November 2005 at 01:56 AM