I tried a bottle of Lucien Albrecht Gewurztraminer Reserve from Alsace. I didn't care for it much. Good flavour and balance, but far too too sweet for my tastes.
2006-09-29 08:54:11 · 10 answers · asked by LAUGHING MAGPIE 6 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
I know this is nuts but the only US Gewurztraminer I can find here is the Fetzer and the current selling vintage scored only 84 from my favourite wine writer. I have been thinking of the Hugel though.
2006-09-29 09:14:08 · update #1
The Lucien Albrecht is 13.8% alcohol and I'd suggest it's a "03", while Hugel is designated as a "00" but only 13% alcohol. Not much help in determining sweetness.
2006-09-29 10:06:57 · update #2
My Gewurz notes, alphabetized and just for you, Princess... nice to see your Avatar - lol
Beringer... little hit of apricot...
Chateau Ste Michelle... candied ginger and apricots... one of my favorites with Chinese food...
Columbia Crest... tutti fruity, little bit sweet, sort of honey and sweet spice, good with spicy food to tone down the heat...
My personal favorite is Fetzer Valley Oaks - floral and apricot...
Hogue - classic apricot and ginger...
Hugel - floral, sweet spice, apricot, lychee nut... very nice...
Navarro - Sort of... apricot and wilted rose... nice, but not my favorite for the price... little different though...
Paul Blanck Classique - One of the best from Alsace... well balanced with rose petal, lychee, peach and minerals... worth the dollar...
Sutter Home actually sells really well... this one is sort of fruit salad in a glass with a little hit of ginger...
Zind-Humbrecht Wintzenheim - beautiful viscous texture without being heavy - apricot, lychee, tangerine in this one.... just lovely.
2006-09-29 09:09:27 · answer #1 · answered by thegirlwholovedbrains 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've given up on Gewurztraminer.
The wines are consistantly too aromatic for my personal taste. I just can't cultivate a taste for such an overwhelming style.
It doesn't work with any food and smells of flowers and perfume.
There was only one that I would consider drinking: Brancott "P", 1998 vintage. Review follows
Winery: Brancott Score: 90
Wine: Gewürztraminer Gisborne Patutahi Estate 1998 Price: $25
Country: New Zealand
Region: New Zealand
Issue: Nov 15, 2000
Ripe, round and immensely fragrant, an evocative wine, with gorgeous peach, pineapple and nutmeg aromas and flavors that linger on the soft, generous finish. Drink now. 500 cases made.
Maybe the latest vintage is as yummy...
2006-09-29 17:35:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you may need to look at the alcohol level on the label. Usually the more alcohol, the less residual sugar level. Possibly Gewurztraminers from California labeled "dry" or from Alsace by Trimbach or Hugel might be more to your tastes and stay away from the Reserve designation as I believe they harvest those grapes later in the season without it having botrytis. I just found a listing for Navarro's 2005 Gewürztraminer Cuvée Traditional (Dry) Cuvée Traditional California for $11 at their web site
http://www.navarrowine.com. I hope this helps.
2006-09-29 16:32:51 · answer #3 · answered by Groucho 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Edmeades
Columbia-Crest
Chateau Ste. Michelle
Trimbach
Domaines Schlumberger
Albert Mann
Avery Lane
2006-09-29 15:55:42 · answer #4 · answered by Irina C 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had one from Alsace that I liked... Hugel, if I remember correctly. I don't usually care for gewurztraminer, but that one wasn't super sweet.. a bit drier and crisp!
2006-09-29 17:57:39 · answer #5 · answered by Church Music Girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about the bottle on my table with you and me at dinner? Alone in my cabin up at the lake 85 miles from nowhere.
2006-09-29 15:56:40 · answer #6 · answered by John M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Colombia Crest - inexpensive and good for the price.
Make sure to cool it!
2006-09-29 15:55:46 · answer #7 · answered by a_blue_grey_mist 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
fetzer makes a good one and it's pretty inexpensive
2006-09-29 16:12:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
fetzer, its inexpensive but its my favorite
2006-09-29 16:02:09 · answer #9 · answered by ~Saratini~ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try Trimbach it is not as sweet as the others
2006-09-29 17:50:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋