Readers know Gewurztraminer remains my favorite grape, so I came at this one with great anticipation. So pale it’s nearly white in the glass. Nose is typical gwertz: light spiced apple. On the palate it’s a fantastic sweet prototypical Rheinhessen Gewurztraminer, light but delicious fruit with potent chamomile notes that just made me smile with joy. I love sweet wine but this was a bit too sweet for me as a non-dessert wine. That’s about all that keeps this from hitting a full five stars. I highly recommend this though, if you go into it knowing it will be sweet.
Post script: I reviewed the Domaine de la Mordoree La Reine Des Bois CDP and it wilted under a simple pairing with some mild sopressata sausage. Later I reviewed this Weingut Geil, and popped some of the sausage in my mouth, and the Gewurztraminer paired incredibly well! The pairing also tamed some of the wine’s sweetness, so don’t be afraid to serve this with an unusual, and even spicy, dish!
