Attributes:
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| Producer: |
Domaine Gustave Lorentz
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| Region: |
Alsace, France
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| Varietal: |
Gewurztraminer
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| Bottle Size: |
750 ML
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2005: WineSpectator Rating: 87
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| Acidity: |
firm acidity
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| Body: |
light
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| Flavors: |
peach, smoky, spice, spicy
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1998: WineSpectator Rating: 83
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| Acidity: |
lively
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| Complexity: |
straightforward
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1998: WineAdvocate Rating: 87
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| Aromas: |
floral
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| Body: |
medium-bodied
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| Complexity: |
rich
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| Flavors: |
banana, litchi, pear
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1995: Tastings Rating: 86
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| Acidity: |
bright, fresh
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| Flavors: |
citrus, grapefruit, spice
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1993: Tastings Rating: 92
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| Aromas: |
floral, lanolin
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| Complexity: |
complex, rich
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1993: Tastings Rating: 89
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| Body: |
light
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| Flavors: |
spice, waxy
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1990: WineSpectator Rating: 87
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| Acidity: |
fresh
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| Body: |
medium-bodied
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| Compliments: |
drinkable
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| Flavors: |
citrus, pear, petrol, spice
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Food Matches:
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| Fish or Shellfish:
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Catfish, Dover Sole, Red Snapper, Tilapia, Walleye, Smoked Salmon |
| Fruits & Nuts:
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Fruit Salad |
| Herbs & Spices:
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Cayenne, Chili Powder, Curry |
| Poultry & Eggs:
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Foie Gras |
| Red Meat:
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Pork w/Sauerkraut |
| Sauces:
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Sweet & Sour Sauce |
| Spicy Food:
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Asian, Pho |
| Vegetables:
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Artichokes, Onion Tart |
(ahl zas) Just across the Rhine River from Germany, this region in northeastern France produces wines that are unique in many ways. They are made with grapes native to Germany; their bottles are graceful and long-necked; they are relatively inexpensive; and their labels carry the names of the grape as well as the place-name. Alsace Riesling is far drier than its German counterpart, although it has a fruity aroma. IT can be enjoyed young, but a good Riesling will age and improve for ten or more years. Alsace Pinot Blanc is a light-bodied wine that can be extremely dry or medium-dry. Tokay Pinot Gris is made from the Pinot Gris grape, known more famously in Italy as Pinot Grigio. In Alsace these wines are rich, spicy, and full-bodied and a good match with spicy meat dishes as well as sweet and sour flavors. In Alsace, the Gewurztraminer grape makes wines that are spicy, intense, low in acidity and high in alcohol.
(geh VAIRTZ trah mee ner)—This grape makes a deep-colored, full-bodied, soft white wine with aromas and flavors of roses and lychee fruit. Classically a dry wine from France’s Alsace region, there are other excellent wines available from Germany, Austria, California, Oregon and New York.
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