Category: White Wine
Varietal: Gewürztraminer
Producer: Ventana
Name: Ventana Gewurztraminer
Vintage: 2007
Country: USA
Region: Central Coast, California
Appellation: Monterey
Alcohol Content: 13.5%
Price Range: $10
Color & Clarity
The 2007 Ventana Gewurztraminer is a nice pale yellow with a clear center.
Nose
The aromas of the Ventana Gewurztraminer are sweet and floral with light fruit.
Palate
The Ventana Gewurztraminer is a light-to-medium bodied off-dry wine which tastes of limes and apples. It has a nice flavor intensity which finishes cleanly with its crisp acidity. Sometimes it's reminiscent of Orange Muscat.
It's generally recommended to pair the Ventana Gewurztraminer with smoky foods and that turns out to be a very good idea. You should also considering pairing the Ventana Gewurztraminer with Asian cuisine and poultry like roast turkey.
Pairing Ventana Gewurztraminer with Main Dishes
- Pork Chops Stuffed with Bacon and Smoked Cheddar: This was a very good pairing, with the smoky food making the Ventana Gewurztraminer taste zestier and more interesting.
- Rosemary Potatoes: This is a fair pairing, with the Ventana Gewurztraminer tasting a little zestier but also a little less fruity I think.