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Gewurztraminer can have a flamboyant personality which people either love or are put off by. First of all, it tends to be very aromatic with dramatic aromas of rose petals and lychee fruit jumping from the glass. The flavors tend to be bold, full-bodied and often have a spicy accent to them. They can seem almost waxy or oily because of their full body and relatively low acid. Yet, despite the lower acid and rounder, fatter texture, the best Alsatian wines stay in excellent balance. They do not have the thrust and verve of a Riesling and almost represent a polar opposite in terms of personality.

While they do not have the longevity of Riesling, they can improve in bottle for many years. Here's a chance to taste a couple examples of Gewurztraminer that's over a decade old!

About Leon Beyer

The Beyer family have been wine-growers in Eguisheim, the cradle of the Alsace wine-producing region, since 1580. In 1867, Emile BEYER founded the "Maison de Vin d'Alsace" (the Alsace wine house, currently run by Léon BEYER, who took over the reins from his father Léon BEYER senior in 1959, and his son Marc.

Grapes cultivated on the best slopes of Eguisheim and the surrounding area are the raw material from which are made the prestigious Alsace wines which have forged the worldwide reputation and brand image of Léon BEYER wines, present on the wine menus of the finest restaurant in France, Europe and even the world.

The Classic dry Alsace wines are fresh and fruity, with a body and weight that reflect the grape varietals, the soil, vineyard location and the particular vintage. They are wines of individual character. Full-bodied and well-structured, Gewurztraminer is probably the best-known Alsace wine. Its intense bouquet displays rich aromas of fruit, flowers and spices (gewurz = spicy). Powerful and seductive, sometimes slightly sweet, it can often age well.

This is a very nice aperitif to serve cool (12°C) with any rich and tasty cuisine, strong tasty cheese, blue cheese, superb with spicy cuisine like Chinese, Thai, Indian and Japonese.

Item Special Note

To win this item you must purchase a raffle ticket for $25 or 5 for $100 ad be present at the Auction on May 14th at Portola Farms. To buy your raffle tickets in advance go to the Auction TICKET PAGE.