Pinot Gris (Alsace)
Pinot Gris, also known as Pinot Grigio and Grauburgunder, is a white grape variety whose origins are believed to be in Burgundy, but the grape has shown amazing potential in Alsace—the region with which it is mostly associated nowadays.
In Alsace, Pinot Gris is considered a noble grape. In the past, it was mistakenly related with Hungarian Tokaj, and it was often called Tokaj d'Alsace. The wines made from Pinot Gris considerably differ in character than those found in other wine-growing regions.
They are dense and concentrated, with typical notes of white flowers, honey, ginger, apricot, lemons, spices, and dry fruit. The wines are typically dry with some off-dry varieties. They are usually full-bodied and pair well with poultry, feathered game, and pork.
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Lobster Thermidor Blanquette de veau Egg foo young Pâté Miso ramen Pâté en croûte Foie gras Quiche Lorraine Tarte flambée Turon Shio ramen Chicken Tajine Salsiccia
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Fourme de Montbrison Haystack Peak Lil' Moo Seastack Edelpilz Ticklemore Grey Owl Mont Vully Lappi Mimolette Prosciutto Cotto
Gewurztraminer (Alsace)
Gewurztraminer is a pink-skinned grape that produces some of the most aromatic and complex white wines in the world. The exact origin of Gewurztraminer is hard to trace, but the grape is related to Traminer family that is cultivated across Europe, and although Gewurztraminer has shown success in Germany, Austria, Australia, Washington and California, the French Alsace region remains its foreground.
Alsace produces varietals that are rich and typically deeply colored, often low in acidity and high in alcohol with exotic aromas of lychee and rose petals. Their character and the body heavily depends on the terroir and ripeness of the grapes, and they may range from dry to off-dry and sweet styles.
Dry Gewurztraminer from Alsace is a perfect match to cheese and savory, preferably spicy or creamy dishes, while sweeter styles may match fruit or spiced desserts.
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Quiche Lorraine Pho Peking Duck Ceviche Chile relleno Choucroute garnie Tarte au maroilles Asparagi al Gorgonzola Chicken Tajine Bicol Express Pinangat
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Yorkshire Wensleydale Beacon Fell Traditional Lancashire Cheese Livarot Queso de La Serena Maroilles Kefalograviera Oltermanni Milleens Ardrahan Monterey Jack Grayson Waterloo Dry Jack Puzzone di Moena Munster Neufchâtel Robiola di Roccaverano Mozzarella Durrus Emmentaler Limburger Cashel Blue Schabziger Brunost Appenzeller Sunlight Gubbeen Monte Enebro Burwash Rose Wilde Weide Haystack Peak Maasdam