AROMATIC WHITES: New Zealand vs France

BARRAMUNDAYS WINE & VINYL
Follow your nose..
Gewurzstraminer vs New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc


Gewurztraminer
Love it or hate it, there's not much room for ambiguity here. This varietal creates perhaps the most aromatic of all wines, and the apex of its expression happens in Alsace, France. Originally from Germany, Gewurztraminer thrives in the rich clay Alsatian soil, producing full bodied, powerfully scented wines, with lots of spice (ginger, cinnamon) and exotic fruit notes (lychee) as well as rose petal and perfume aromas. Whew. Detractors cite this wine's low acidity and powerful fruit while others adore its huge presence. Where do you stand?


New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc
This wine has great aromatics like its French competitor, but also has the racy acidity so beloved of foodies worldwide. Take a deep whiff if you love the aroma of fresh cut grass, grapefruit, tropical fruits (passionfruit), or even cat's pee and asparagus! All of these agressive aromas tend to polarize wine-lovers as well. I don't think that you could possible have two wines more different.

Tonight's battle should be Very Interesting..

DJ Ilmo spins vinyl.
Saxelby's brings the cheese.

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