Wine Blog Wednesday...Oops

Columbia Winery
Gewrztraminer
Columbia Valley
2001

Price: Gift

 

Attempting to participate in our first Wine Blog Wednesday #4 (New World Rieslings), we accidentally grabbed the wrong bottle from the fridge. However, we enjoyed this Gewurztraminer thoroughly, as it’s distinctive from our “usual suspect” Chardonnays and Sauvignon Blancs. This wine was packed full of flavor, with a flowery aroma followed by sweet grapefruit flavors and a slightly acidic bite. The scent is powerful, yet enticing – this wine is not for the faint of heart. According to the winemaker’s notes, this vintage can serve well as both an aperitif or as an accompaniment to Pacific Rim cuisine. We, however, enjoyed it with leftover ham casserole, spinach and salad. Hey – our tastes (and budget) are still evolving! This was a gift from our dear friend, Gervais Conlin, and we thank her for helping us break out of our usual comfort zone.