The wine is deep golden straw colored, with a nose of dried apricot, spicy peach,a touch of rose petal and honeysuckle. In the mouth, crisp green apple, honeyed apricot, and peach flavors meld with the traditional spicy flavors of Gewürztraminer. This medium-bodied wine’s off-dry style strikes the perfect balance between its sweetness and bright, crisp acidity. This fresh, soft wine is a true delight to sip, especially when paired with many ethnic food styles, such as Asian or Hispanic cuisines.

This wine is a secret weapon, great for taming spicy foods or sipping on its own. Enjoy the honeyed apricot and peach flavors in the glass, and breathe deeply to capture the aromas of rose petals and honeysuckle. Lots of people love this wine, even if they'll never spell it.

Technical notes

WINE PROFILE Harvested: September 2002 Sugar Level: 23.0° Brix Bottled: December 2002 Release Date: February 2003 WINE INFORMATION Fermentation: 100% stainless steel Key Varietal Components: 80% Gewürztraminer 20% Muscat Acid/pH: 0.75/3.11 Alcohol: 12.0% Residual Sugar: 3.54% Production: >100,000 cases

Food pairing

FOOD PAIRING Sauce Weight: Light to Medium Acidity of dish: Low Preferred Cooking Method: Smoked, Grilled, Chilled Base Ingredients: Crab, Mussels, Shrimp, Poultry, Pork Bridge Ingredients*: Oranges, Tropical Fruit, Curry, Ginger, Cinnamon, Clove, Sweet Onions, Soy Sauce, Honey Cheeses: Jalapeño Jack, Smoked Gouda, Smoked Mozzarella *