The Secret to Pronouncing Gewürztraminer

 Gewürztraminer is a white wine bursting with flavor, incredibly aromatic, and a ton of fun to explore. However, the name itself looks like a guaranteed tongue-twister.

Pronunciation 101 

To simplify the difficult German name, it can be broken down into four simple syllables: "Guh - VERTS - trah - mee - ner"

• Guh-VERTS: Rhymes with "The shirts"

• Trah-MEE-ner: Rhymes with "Brah, me neither"

PRO TIP: Saying "girls are meaner" really fast sounds almost exactly like "Gewürztraminer." Or just shorten it to Gewürz (Guh-VERTS).

What Makes Gewürz Special?

Most white wines (like Chardonnay and Riesling) are made from green-skinned grapes. Gewürztraminer grapes are naturally a deep pink or purplish color. Their thick, intensely colored skin is what gives the finished wine its deep, almost golden hue, rich aroma, and full-bodied texture.

Spice Up Your Life!

Gewürztraminer is classified as an 'aromatic white wine.' This distinction means that it strikes you with a captivating wave of gorgeous smells—think rose petals and lychee—before you take a sip. Gewürztraminers intense aromatics, coupled with its slight hint of sweetness, make it the absolute champion of challenging food pairings. When you're looking for a wine that can confidently handle big, bold flavors, look no further. Here are the top three ways to pair Gewürztraminer.

1. The Spicy Food Slayer

This is the classic pairing! The touch of residual sugar naturally present in the wine acts as a lifesaver when consuming spicy food. It effectively calms the heat, allowing you to actually enjoy the flavor of the dish.

• Recommended pairings: Thai green curry, spicy Indian takeout, or hot wings.

2. The Cheese Board

For a cheese board wine pairing that truly impresses, skip the standard choices and feature Gewürztraminer. It beautifully complements the funkier, more aromatic cheeses.

• Recommended pairings: Washed-rind cheeses (like Taleggio) or a pungent, creamy blue cheese.

The Perfect Holiday Helper

With its intense aromatics and balancing sweetness, Gewürztraminer is the ultimate pairing solution for rich, savory-sweet meats. We confidently call it the essential bottle for elevating your entire holiday table.

• Recommended pairings: Glazed ham, roast turkey with a fruity stuffing, or pork chops with an apple chutney.