Pair Gewürztraminer with rich-fowl dishes like turkey, duck, or Foie Gras, along with egg dishes like quiche and omelets. You’ll also find that Gewurztraminer goes well with German dishes like pork chops, roasted ham, sausages loaded with sauerkraut, and wiener schnitzel.
Gewürztraminer is unmistakable from other white wines as it will instantly strike you with its aromas of lychee, rose petals, apricot, cinnamon, black pepper and ginger. The sweet spice notes of cinnamon and ginger make Gewürztraminer a wonderful pairing with vegetarian stir fry tossed in a soy sauce and ginger-based sauce, or not-so-spicy curries.
Because of its spicy nature, you might be tempted to pair up Gewürztraminer with a spicy chicken burrito or a Thai dish with some kick to it. This is a bad idea as Gewürztraminer is high in alcohol, and mixing alcohol with hot spices will make your mouth burn even more. For mild dishes like a not-so-spicy butter chicken, pad thai, or anything containing coconut milk, Gewürztraminer makes for a fantastic pairing.
Finally, Gewürztraminer is not a acidic white wine, instead, it is considered ’round’, and you’ll marvel at its oily texture. This oily texture lingers in your mouth after each swallow, making it more difficult to pair with food as Gewürztraminer does not work as a palate cleanser. Its strength lies in its contrasting or complementing flavours.
Best Food with Gewürztraminer
Type | Varietal | Food | Rating (out of 5) |
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Sweet Wine | Late Harvest Gewürztraminer | Pumpkin Pie | |
Sweet Wine | Late Harvest Gewürztraminer | Ginger Cookies Dipped in Chocolate | |
Sweet Wine | Late Harvest Gewürztraminer | Apple Desserts | |
Sweet Wine | Late Harvest Gewürztraminer | Baklava | |
Sweet Wine | Late Harvest Gewürztraminer | Foie Gras | |
Sweet Wine | Late Harvest Gewürztraminer | Foie Gras Terrine Torchon Pâté | |
Sweet Wine | Late Harvest Gewürztraminer | Ginger Desserts / Gingerbread | |
Sweet Wine | Late Harvest Gewürztraminer | Pears | |
Sweet Wine | Late Harvest Gewürztraminer | Rhubarb | |
Sweet Wine | Late Harvest Gewürztraminer | Diced Ham with Crystal Sugar | |
Sweet Wine | Late Harvest Gewürztraminer | Laffy Taffy | |
Sweet Wine | Late Harvest Gewürztraminer | Banana Fritters | |
Sweet Wine | Late Harvest Gewürztraminer | Deser-e anar-o porteqal | |
Sweet Wine | Late Harvest Gewürztraminer | Chai Pots de Crème | |
Sweet Wine | Late Harvest Gewürztraminer | Muenster Cheese | |
Sweet Wine | Late Harvest Gewürztraminer | Lychee | |
Sweet Wine | Late Harvest Gewürztraminer | Melon | |
Sweet Wine | Late Harvest Gewürztraminer | Lobster Thermidor | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Asian Cuisine | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Duck à l'Orange | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Foie Gras | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Pork | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Pork With Fruit or Fruit Sauce | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Reuben Sandwich | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Soy Sauce | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Thai Cuisine | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Vietnamese Cuisine | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Red Curry | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Green Curry | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Unagi/Anago (eel) - Grilled | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Waldorf Salad | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Sauerkraut Soup | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Chicken Pilaf | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Braised Pigeon with Orange | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Sennen Cove Conger Stew | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Apple | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Apple Pie | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Bacon | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Brussels Sprouts | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Cauliflower | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Charcuterie | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Boursin Cheese | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Epoisses Cheese | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Gruyère Cheese | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Chiles | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Cinnamon | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Cloves | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Corned Beef and Cabbage | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Couscous | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Duck with Curry Sauce | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Duck with Fruit Sauce | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Peking Duck | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Dumplings, Asian | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Fish Curry Dishes | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Fish | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Fresh Fruit | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Ham | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Lychee | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Lobster Bisque | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Peanuts | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Roast Pork | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Quesadillas | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Lentil Soup | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Sauerkraut | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Sausage | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Pig Roast | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | French Onion Soup | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Potato Soup | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Fried Squid | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Szechuan Food | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Chicken Teriyaki | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Turkey | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Roasted Turkey | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Wasabi | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Fried Zucchini Blossoms | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Zucchini Blossoms | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Chicken Wings | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Pork Tenderloin | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Falafel | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Goose | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Pad See Ew | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Tom Yum Soup | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Plaice | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Baeckeoffe | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Pork Schnitzel | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Goi Buoi Tom Thit - Grapefruit, Pork & Shrimp Salad | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Goi Du Du Bo Kho - Papaya & Beef Salad | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Bun Ca - Mackerel Soup | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Mi Ga - Chicken Noodle Soup - Vietnamese | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Banh Beo - Shrimp & Pork Rice Cakes | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Yuzu-koshou (yuzu-pepper paste) | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Gari Tsukemono | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Carp | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Blue Carp | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Tzatziki Sauce | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Aloo Gobi | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Chicken Korma | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Chicken Peri Peri | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Lechón | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Barbel - Fish | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Dab | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Chicken Biryani | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Cod with Sweet and Sour Sauce | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Fried Whiting Fish | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Shandong Braised Sea Cucumbers with Scallions | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Saag Paneer | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Kutchhi Bhindi | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Seaweed Salad | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Yum Lab Meau Nang | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Cacciucco - Tomato Fish Stew | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Rumbledethumps | |
Sparkling Wine | Gewürztraminer | Tacos Al Pastor | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Mulligatawny - Curry Soup | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Curried Eggs | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Cheese Soufflé | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Gammon | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Avocado with Crab | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Chatchouka | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Shrimp in a Creamy Sauce | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Partridge Pie | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Pheasant Pâté | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Cold Terrine of Grouse | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Snipe Pudding | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Mackerel Balls | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Curried Tomato Soup | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Christmas Duck | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Bacon Soup | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Glazed Salmon | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Dal-Chawal | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Grilled Chicken in a North African Marinade | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Cold Thai Shrimp Salad | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Seafood Pad Thai | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Yogurt Bowl with Bananas, Sliced Almonds & Honey | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Bo Ssäm Pork Shoulder | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Umami Chilean Sea Bass | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Zucchini Soup | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Poultry Pastilla | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Seared Radicchio | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Charred Italian Chicory | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Spicy Nectarine Chicken | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Dan Dan Noodles | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Mujadara | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Apple Desserts | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Avocado | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Banana | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Barbecue | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Beef Stroganoff | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Beets | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Bluefish | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Caraway Seeds | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Caribbean Cuisine | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Catfish | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Ceviche | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Cheddar Cheese | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Fontina Cheese | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Gorgonzola Cheese | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Raclette Cheese | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Swiss Cheese | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Chervil | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Chicken Cacciatore | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Chicken with Curry Sauce | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Jerked Chicken | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Roast Chicken | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Chicken Stir Fry | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Chicken Tikka Masala | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Milk Chocolate | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Cilantro | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Clams | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Coriander | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Cornish Game Hen | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Crab with Coriander and other Spices | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Fruit Desserts | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Duck with Coriander | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Eggs and Egg Based Dishes | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Enchiladas | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Chicken Curry Dishes | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Foie Gras Terrine Torchon Pâté | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Tropical Fruit | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Garlic | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Gravlax | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Grilled Dishes | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Gulab Jamun | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Hamburgers with Sweet Pickle Relish | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Herbed Dishes | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Horseradish | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Hot Dogs with the Works | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Kung Pao Chicken | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Grilled Lobster | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Broiled Lobster | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Melon | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Mexican Cuisine | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Mint | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Olives | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Peanut Sauce | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Black Pepper | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Polish Cuisine | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | General Tso's Chicken | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Rhubarb | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Cobb Salad | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Samosas | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Satay | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Black Bean Sauce | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Turkey Sausage | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Chicken Sausage | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Seafood in a Curry Sauce | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Shrimp Curried | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Smoked Fish | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Smoked Trout | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Soba Noodles | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Butternut Squash Soup | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Cucumber Soup (cold) | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Pea Soup | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Sweet Potato Soup | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Squash Soup | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Tomato Soup | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Southwestern Cuisine | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Acorn Squash | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Spaghetti Squash | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Chicken Fried Steak | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Stew | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Sushi - Eel | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Sweet Potatoes | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Tandoori | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Seafood Tempura | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Raw Tomatoes | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Trout | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Salmon Grilled on a Cedar Plank | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Japanese Cuisine | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Cabbage Rolls | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Hungarian Goulash | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Chile Rellenos - Stuffed with Cheese | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Shrimp, Leek, and Spinach Risotto | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Vegetarian Stir Fry | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Butter Chicken | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Snails in Limousine | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Tom Chien Com - Green Rice Coated Shrimp | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Tom Kha Goong Soup | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Tom Kha Gai Soup | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Chimichanga | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | De Nuong Rieng Xa - Grilled Goat Chop with Lemongrass | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Teochew Cold Crab | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Liver and Onions | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Panino | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Cabbage & Kielbasa Perogies | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Sauerbraten | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Lamb Sosaties | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Lamb Malay Curry | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Baqala Pokhteh | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Salad-e Hulu - Peach Salad | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Chicken Vindaloo | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Spicy Squid and Pork with Udon | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Gai Pad King | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Fried Momo | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Asparagus | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer | Steak & Monkeygland Sauce | |
Sweet Wine | Gewürztraminer Vendange Tardive | Apple Pie | |
Sweet Wine | Gewürztraminer Vendange Tardive | Blue Cheese | |
Sweet Wine | Gewürztraminer Vendange Tardive | Roquefort Cheese | |
Sweet Wine | Gewürztraminer Vendange Tardive | Foie Gras | |
Sweet Wine | Gewürztraminer Vendange Tardive | Apple Tart | |
Sweet Wine | Gewürztraminer Vendange Tardive | Lemon Meringue Pie | |
Sweet Wine | Gewürztraminer Vendange Tardive | Black Forest Cherry Cake | |
Sweet Wine | Gewürztraminer Vendange Tardive | Comté Cheese | |
Sweet Wine | Gewürztraminer Vendange Tardive | Gouda Cheese | |
Sweet Wine | Gewürztraminer Vendange Tardive | Cheesecake | |
Sweet Wine | Gewürztraminer Vendange Tardive | Baked Chicken with Cream Sauce | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer Vendange Tardive | Sweet and Sour Chicken | |
Sweet Wine | Gewürztraminer Vendange Tardive | Tandoori Chicken | |
Sweet Wine | Gewürztraminer Vendange Tardive | Chicken Tikka Masala | |
Sweet Wine | Gewürztraminer Vendange Tardive | Chinese Cuisine | |
Sweet Wine | Gewürztraminer Vendange Tardive | Crème Brûlée or Crème Caramel | |
Sweet Wine | Gewürztraminer Vendange Tardive | Crêpes | |
Sweet Wine | Gewürztraminer Vendange Tardive | French Toast | |
Sweet Wine | Gewürztraminer Vendange Tardive | Samosas | |
Sweet Wine | Gewürztraminer Vendange Tardive | Tiramisu | |
Sweet Wine | Gewürztraminer Vendange Tardive | Hawaiian Pizza | |
Sweet Wine | Gewürztraminer Vendange Tardive | Poached Pears | |
Sweet Wine | Gewürztraminer Vendange Tardive | Thai Spring Rolls | |
Sweet Wine | Gewürztraminer Vendange Tardive | Rhubarb Tart | |
Sweet Wine | Gewürztraminer Vendange Tardive | Tarte Tatin | |
Sweet Wine | Gewürztraminer Vendange Tardive | Strawberry Tart | |
Sweet Wine | Gewürztraminer Vendange Tardive | Munster-Géromé Cheese | |
Sweet Wine | Gewürztraminer Vendange Tardive | Chicken Tagine | |
Sweet Wine | Gewürztraminer Vendange Tardive | Warheads | |
Sweet Wine | Gewürztraminer Vendange Tardive | Banana Sorbet | |
Sweet Wine | Gewürztraminer Vendange Tardive | Lemon Sorbet | |
Sweet Wine | Gewürztraminer Vendange Tardive | Mango Sorbet | |
Sweet Wine | Gewürztraminer Vendange Tardive | Pork Columbo | |
Sweet Wine | Gewürztraminer Vendange Tardive | Lobster Thermidor | |
Sweet Wine | Gewürztraminer Vendange Tardive | Chocolate Marbled Cake | |
Sweet Wine | Gewürztraminer Vendange Tardive | Chocolate Buche de Noel | |
Sweet Wine | Gewürztraminer Vendange Tardive | Chicken Tagine with Pears | |
Sweet Wine | Gewürztraminer Vendange Tardive | Chicken with Coconut Milk and Pineapple | |
Sweet Wine | Gewürztraminer Vendange Tardive | Grilled Chestnuts | |
Sweet Wine | Gewürztraminer Vendange Tardive | Grand Marnier Flambéed Crêpes | |
Sweet Wine | Gewürztraminer Vendange Tardive | Génoise Cake | |
Sweet Wine | Gewürztraminer Vendange Tardive | Diplomatic Pudding | |
Sweet Wine | Gewürztraminer Vendange Tardive | Pears Poached in Red Wine | |
Sweet Wine | Gewürztraminer Vendange Tardive | Singapore Pineapple Cake | |
Sweet Wine | Gewürztraminer Vendange Tardive | Lucullus de Valenciennes (Smoked Beef Tongue & Foie Gras Paté | |
Sweet Wine | Gewürztraminer Vendange Tardive | Rhubarb Crumble | |
Sweet Wine | Gewürztraminer Vendange Tardive | Tandoori Chicken Skewers | |
Sweet Wine | Gewürztraminer Vendange Tardive | Tropenzienne Tart | |
Sweet Wine | Gewürztraminer Vendange Tardive | Turkey Scallop Curry | |
Sweet Wine | Gewürztraminer Vendange Tardive | Veal Chops alla Milanese | |
Sweet Wine | Gewürztraminer Vendange Tardive | Beef Carpaccio | |
Sweet Wine | Gewürztraminer Vendange Tardive | Grilled Lobster | |
Sweet Wine | Gewürztraminer Vendange Tardive | Baked Lemon Chicken | |
Sweet Wine | Gewürztraminer Vendange Tardive | Lamb Curry - Spicy | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer, Alsace | Muenster Cheese | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer, Alsace | Cheese | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer, Alsace | Curry Dishes | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer, Alsace | Chinese Cuisine - Spicy | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer, Alsace | Ethiopian Cuisine | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer, Alsace | Ginger | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer, Alsace | Indian Cuisine | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer, Alsace | Braised Silken Tofu | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer, Alsace | Cabbage | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer, Alsace | Cajun Cuisine | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer, Alsace | Reblochon Cheese | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer, Alsace | Choucroute Garnie | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer, Alsace | Crab with Black Bean Sauce | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer, Alsace | Smoked Cheese | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer, Alsace | Duck | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer, Alsace | Onion | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer, Alsace | Quail | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer, Alsace | Rillettes | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer, Alsace | Smoked Salmon | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer, Alsace | Creole Chicken | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer, Alsace | Saag Paneer | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer, Alsace | Rakfisk | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer, Alsace | Salmon Chermoula | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer, Alsace | Cauliflower | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer, Alsace | Fourme D'ambert Cheese | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer, Alsace | Livarot Cheese | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer, Alsace | Chicken Liver | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer, Alsace | Sweet and Sour Chicken | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer, Alsace | Chile Rellenos | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer, Alsace | Creole Cuisine | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer, Alsace | Crêpes | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer, Alsace | Duck with Soy Sauce | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer, Alsace | Foie Gras Terrine Torchon Pâté | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer, Alsace | Hunan Cuisine | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer, Alsace | Lobster | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer, Alsace | Pad Thai | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer, Alsace | Redfish Blackened | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer, Alsace | Smoked Haddock | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer, Alsace | Gumbo | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer, Alsace | Red Pepper Soup | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer, Alsace | Sweetbreads | |
White Wine | Zinnkoepflé Grand Cru - Gewürztraminer | Fruit Cake | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer, German | Ethiopian Cuisine | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer, German | Indian Cuisine | |
White Wine | Gewürztraminer, German | Fish with Curry Sauce | |
White Wine | Altenberg De Bergbieten Grand Cru - Gewurztraminer | Caramel Pork | |
White Wine | Altenberg De Bergbieten Grand Cru - Gewurztraminer | Duck à l'Orange | |
White Wine | Frankstein Grand Cru - Gewurztraminer | Foie Gras Stuffed Quail | |
White Wine | Frankstein Grand Cru - Gewurztraminer | Kougelhopf | |
White Wine | Frankstein Grand Cru - Gewurztraminer | Brioche | |
Type | Varietal | Food |
Alsace Gewürztraminer & Foie Gras Pairing
Alsace Gewürztraminer can either be dry or off-dry but will always taste sweet due to its lush flavours of lychee, peach and pear. The aromatic fruit flavours of Gewürztraminer tone down the richness of Foie Gras, while the round body of Gewürztraminer blends in with the velvety texture of the liver. While any bottle of Gewürztraminer will pair with Foie Gras, I would select a Vendange Tardives (sweet – dessert style wine) from Alsace France, where the wine has evolved with the food over dozens of generations.
Gewürztraminer & Roast Pork Pairing
Roast pork is another neutral-style meat, which we often doll up so we can add more flavour. For example, ham is often glazed, pork cutlets are often breaded and fried (pork schnitzel), and pork tenderloin is often stuffed. The fruity Gewürztraminer of apricot, lychee, mango and pineapple ensure you have plenty of flavour at hand to create a delicious springboard for those sweet pork flavours of Roast Pork.
Gewürztraminer & Turkey Pairing
An off-dry Gewürztraminer is an excellent wine to pair with Turkey as it tastes slightly like Thanksgiving in a bottle An off-dry Gewürztraminer is going to be slightly sweet, spicy and aromatic, making it a wonderful pairing with Turkey, stuffing and many of the fixings. Turkey is a neutral meat and often overcooked and dry. Gewürztraminer, with its juicy flavours of lychee, mango, passion fruit and peach, injects some fun into the turkey meat without overwhelming any of the turkey flavours you love.
I wouldn’t suggest bringing Gewürztraminer to a Thanksgiving buffet style banquet as the wine isn’t acidic enough to pair up with the wide variety of foods at hand. However, for a plated dinner of turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce and perhaps some glazed carrots, Gewürztraminer will work just wonderful.
Off-Dry Gewürztraminer & Sausage Pairing
Alsace, which shares a border with Germany, is adored for their off-dry Gewürztraminer. Thus, it’s no surprise that Gewürztraminer is a fantastic wine pairing with Oktoberfest sausages loaded up with sauerkraut, ketchup and mustard. The hint of sweetness in an off-dry Gewürztraminer frolics with the sugar content found in the ketchup, while floral and fruity nose tones down the belligerent attitude of the mustard.
Off-Dry Gewürztraminer & Shrimp
Shrimp has a subtle sweet component to it and the slightly sweet nature of an off-dry Gewürztraminer complements this aspect. Shrimp is also neutral in flavour, thus, the peach, lychee, and pear aromatics of Gewürztraminer add more flair to this pairing without overwhelming the shrimp.
Sweet Gewürztraminer & Food Pairings
For sweet Gewürztraminer, like a late harvest Gewürztraminer or a Vendange Tardive, you’ll find that they are a lovely pair with fruity desserts, such as a peach, pear, apple, or lychee dessert. With its aromas of sweet spices, Gewürztraminer is also exceptional with desserts containing cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger. Thus, gingerbread, churros and Pumpkin Pie pair well with a sweet wine like Gewürztraminer, provided the wine is sweeter than the dessert.
What Not to Pair Gewürztraminer With
Other than hot and spicy dishes, keep Gewürztraminer away from acidic foods, like tomatoes, and tossed green salads with sharp vinaigrettes. The lack of acidity in Gewürztraminer clashes with foods that are acidic and gives the wine a metallic taste.
Remember too that Gewürztraminer is a bold wine and will overpower simple and delicate dishes, like light fish dishes. For the best results, stick to lighter-fare dishes (like chicken, veal, and pork) packing plenty of flavour.
Notable Producers of Gewürztraminer
For dry and off-dry Gewürztraminer, Fielding Estate (Canada) and Helfrich, Hugel, Beyer, Boxler, Pierre Sparr, Trimbach, Weinbach and Zind-Humbrecht in Alsace, France make excellent Gewürztraminer. Navarro Vineyards, Hazlitt, Canoe Ridge, Covey Run, and Hogue Cellars from America also produce excellent examples of Gewürztraminer.
Gewürztraminer vs Riesling
Gewürztraminer and Riesling share similar qualities in that they are produced in dry, off-dry and sweet forms of wine. Riesling is much more acidic than Gewürztraminer and features crisp flavours of lemon, lime, peach and minerals. Gewürztraminer on the other hand is low in acidity and has an oily texture. Gewürztraminer is much more spicy and aromatic on the nose with flavours of lychee, apricot, rose petals, and black pepper.