Whirled Famous, Spicy, Aromatic Savings

Pour it into your glass and give it a whirl. The aroma is unmistakable with floral, spicy notes leaning toward lychees and rose petals – a benchmark bouquet if there ever was one. We are talking about the universally admired, yet not-so-easy to pronounce Gewürztraminer grape. Repeat three times – geh-werts-trah-mean-er. See, not so difficult, and it’s really easy to enjoy. Translated from the German, it means the spicy grape from Tramin, where it is supposed to have its origins. Tramin, a picturesque wine growing village in the German speaking part of northern Italy, is known as Alto Adige in Italian and Süd Tirol (South Tyrol) in German. Pale yellow in colour, the taste is slightly off-dry with refreshing spicy melon flavours and a lingering finish. This version of this grape hails from Germany’s Baden region, across the Rhine River from France’s Alsace, another hotbed of Gewürztraminer. The gastronomy on both sides of the Rhine is almost identical. So enjoy lighter, tasty classic pairings such as Quiche Lorraine, onion tart or avocado salad. And take advantage of $2 savings per bottle purchased at your favourite LCBO outlet.   

2024 Baden Gewurztraminer LCBO #336735, $13.00 (Until May 25, then $15.00)