Gewurztraminer
-- a tough word to pronounce but a very easy wine to drink. Gewurz is
the German word for "Spicy" and "Traminer" is the actual grape type (like
"Merlot."). Gewurztraminers are typically both spicy and sweet at the
same time. The bouquet on this type of wine is like you've fallen nose
first into a field of spring flowers.
The
home of Gewurztraminer is the Alsace region of France. Alsace shares
a border with Germany along the Rhine river. The area is very similar
in terrain and climate to the German wine regions and the kind of wines
produced in Alsace are a fascinating blend of both French and German
winemaking methods and traditions.
The world’s most famous Gewurztraminers come from Alsace and the only genuine dry kosher and Mevushal Alsatian Gewurztraminer comes from Abarbanel. The 2004 vintage is still available in some stores and we are releasing the 2006 vintage for September 2007 in time for Simchat Torah.
This wine is powerful on the palate – your tongue will be hit with bursts of sugar and spice, oak and herbs. Gewurztraminer is perhaps the one white wine that can stand up to steaks. Recommend food parings are with Asian cuisine, especially Chinese, Thai, Japanese and Korean foods. We also recommend matching this wine with hot Mexican and Spanish dishes. O-U Certified.
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SILVER MEDAL
"Highly Recommended"
Abarbanel Gewurztraminer 2006
"Yellow straw color. Lychee, beeswax, and floral peach jam aromas. A round, supple entry leads to a dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body of ripe nectarine, wet sandalwood, and pistachio oil flavors with a crisp, yet round chalk accented fade. Nicely style for the table; serve with mild Asian cuisine or muenster cheese or a sipper."
Beverage Testing Institute
World Wine Championships
November 2007 |
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Abarbanel Gewurztraminer 2006
"Pale yellow in color, this Gewurz has aromas of ripe apple, Asian pear and cantaloupe complemented by flavors of fresh peach and light ginger spice. A round, somewhat fat mouthfeel followed by a crisp and peppery finish closes the wine nicely."
Wine Enthusiast
April 2008 |
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Abarbanel Gewurztraminer ‘04
"Kosher Pale golden yellow straw
color. Fresh lychee and peach aromas. A round entry leads to a dryish, lightly glycerous medium-bodied palate with tangy stone fruit and delicate allspice flavors. Finishes with a breezy fruity fade. A nice quaffer or serve with mildly spicy foods."Beverage Testing Institute
World Wine Championships, August 2006 |
86 Rating
Second
Highest Rating in Its Price Class
Abarbanel Gewürztraminer Alsace Mevushal 1999
"Restrained,
this white shows grapefruit and litchi flavors matched to a firm, lean
structure, yet it's balanced and harmonious. Good lingering finish.
Kosher. Drink now."
Wine Spectator
September 30, 2001
85 Ranking
Abarbanel Gewurztraminer Alsace Mevushal 2000
“Intense aromas and flavors of pear, with a hint of banana.
Not typical for the variety, yet it’s an attractive white, soft and inviting. Drink now.”
Wine Spectator
July 31, 2004
"The Abarbanel Vin d'Alsace Gewurztraminer 1999
Estate Bottled packs a wallop of perfume and spices, with layers of
chrysanthemums and dried fig on the palate,
and a mineral chalky finish"
Deborah and Howard Spiegelman
Washington Jewish Week
March 2001
Gold Medal
The Indy International Wine Competition
July 2006
Gold Medal
International Eastern Wine Competition
May 1997
Silver Medal
Beverage Testing Institute
World Wine Championships
August 2006
Silver Medal
Tasters Guild International
April 2004
Silver Medal
Tasters Guild Consumer Wine Competition
August 1998
Silver Medal
Tasters Guild International
April 1997
Bronze Medal
Tasters Guild International
April 2002
