Adler Fels 2010 Gewurztraminer-A Pleasure Find

Well, I got off the path a bit with following my desire to find the perfect Red Wine Blend and good not resist writing about this California Gewurztraminer. To look at it, at least my thoughts were, this is a German Wine.

To my surprise, when I decided to read the label, I find it is from California.

I have not had such great luck with a California Gewurztraminer or even a Rieslings lately since my taste seems to be more on the sweet, late harvest.style. I have better tastings with German Rieslings etc. This Gewurztraminer was a pleasant surprise. It does not taste like the Riesling that I have grown to love, it is a bit more bitter. Kind of taste like the smell of a grapefruit peel. Refreshing, balanced and not at all dry. Would make a great gift. A real different flavor than I have had in a while.

Label description: "Our Santa Barbara County Gewurztraminer exhibits lovely Floral Aromas of rose petal and exotic fruit notes of lychee and pineapple. On the palate, zesty tangerine and grapefruit Flavors are layered with hints of lemon zest."

Visit their web site @ AdlerFelWines.com for more about this company and their wines!

Fritz Zimmer Riesling Spatlese Comparison Tasting

So many times I see these wines together and can never remember which one I prefer, so this time I was determined to find out, so I can only select one from now on. Well, they both tasted great and so much alike. If I had to choose, maybe it is my preference to Red, but I would buy the Bernkasteler Kurfurstlay!

I found the Bernkasteler Kurfustlay a bit smoother and possibly due to its tasting just a tad sweeter. If I were not comparing though, I would probably like the Piesporter Goldtropfchen as well. It has only a little more of a citrus bite to it.

ENJOY!!!