This Gewurztraminer, meaning "perfumed Traminer" or "spiced Traminer," lives up to its name. A powerful nose of jasmine, violet, and lychee gives way to a medium-bodied, dry and aromatic wine. If floral wines are not your bag, I'd swiftly steer you in a different direction. The finish is long and soft, and while the floral nature of the bottle is what some might call heavy-handed, it is otherwise dry and delicate. I found myself craving something warm and rich to go with this. Perhaps a Thai curry? If this wine was a film, it would be Franco Zeffirelli's 'Romeo and Juliet' [1968]--nostalgic, romantic, and full of flowers.

Well, here I am, drinking potpourri again. This time, though, I will admit I don't mind that I'm drinking potpourri, it's delicious but it definitely is what it is. A medley of rose, white flowers, jasmine, honeysuckle, and white tea, this is definitely for someone who wants a pretty and floral wine. The palate is also very floral, there's some fruit here but it's really kind of drowned out by the overall feeling of drinking a delightful dry white wine, with a phenolic slightly bitter finish, while a florist is violently but ineffectively attacking you with bouquets to the face, or more simply: It's a lot of fun, and I'd drink it again. This wine scratches a very particular itch and I really could see myself enjoying this with some cheese or the right schnitzel.