RKS 2023 Wine: Niagara Gewürztraminer? The Monster Under the Bed?

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Wine drinkers in Ontario aren’t exactly lining up to purchase Gewürztraminer. Sounds a bit exotic and the flavors and aromas aren’t exactly Chardonnay and Riesling the white wines Ontarians are “comfortable” with. Gewurtz as the monster under the bed?  From mega winery Jackson-Triggs we unscrew a Niagara Gewurtz.

Aroma: More or less Gewurtz aromas of mango, peach, lychee and pineapple. What is monstrous about this?

Palate: This is a dry and full bodied Gewurtz. Pulsating peach and mango lead the march to Ontario Gewurtz excellence. Moderately long finish with discrete acidity.

Personality: I am Gewurtz without any inferiority to Alsatian or Okanagan Gewurtz. If you find me odd my condolences to you.

Cellarbility: Not much improvement can be expected in the cellar. Drink by end of 2024.

Food Match: Will pair with the usual suspects such as Thai seafood or chicken curries. Also consider Glazed Shiitakes with bok choy.

Price: $24.95 CDN.

RKS 2023 Wine Rating: 93/100.

(Jackson-Triggs Niagara Estate 2020 Gewürztraminer, VQA Niagara Peninsula, Jackson-Triggs Estate Winery, Niagara-on-the-Lake, 750 mL, 13.5%).

Published by Robert K Stephen (CSW)

Robert K Stephen writes about food ,drink, travel, film, and lifestyle issues. He also has published serialized novels "Life at Megacorp", "Virus # 26, "Reggie the Egyptian Rescue Dog" and "The Penniless Pensioner" Robert was the first associate member of the Wine Writers’ Circle of Canada. He also holds a Mindfulness Certification from the University of Leiden and the University of Toronto. Be it Spanish cured meat, dried fruit, BBQ, or recycled bamboo place mats, Robert endeavours to escape the mundane, which is why he has established this publication. His motto is, "Have Story, Will Write."

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