Gewurztraminer 2008
Wine: Gewurztraminer reigns as traditional 'turkey wine'
By FRANK SUTHERLAND
The Tennessean
If you cannot pronounce the name of the white wine you want to serve at Thanksgiving, just ask your store for that "turkey wine."
The most popular white wine for Thanksgiving is gewurztraminer. If you want to pronounce it, try "gah-vertz-trah-me-nur." The primary accent is on the second syllable, and the secondary accent is on the fourth syllable.
| Vintage: | 2008 |
| Wine Type: | Light/Sweet White Wine |
| Harvest Date: | September 2008 |
| Acid: | 5.30 g/L |
| PH: | 3.28 |
| Bottling Date: | March 2009 |
| Residual Sugar: | 21 g/L |
| Alcohol %: | 13% |
A light straw color with delicate aromas of spice and lychee flavors with hints of cinnamon and flowers gives way to a good balance between sweetness and acidity on the palate.
We experienced an unusually cool spring in 2008 which translated into a late bloom and harvest, as most of the grapes came in about 7 to 10 days later than usual. The Gewurztraminer benefited, as it is an early to midseason grape and the slow ripening during the cool days of mid autumn made for optimal conditions.
The 2008 Columbia Valley Gewurztraminer is primarily a blend from two hallmark Columbia vineyards – Red Willow and Phil Church. The grapes were fermented at cool temperatures in stainless steel tanks to maximize the fruit’s freshness.
The Columbia Winery 2008 Gewurztraminer is an excellent match for fresh fruit and cheeses as well as complementing simple fish and chicken dishes and recipes that include oriental flavors and curry.
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