Traminer is an ancient grape variety that was hardly inspiring until it mutated a few centuries ago to become the aromatic, spicy grape we know today and sanctioned in 1973 as gewürztraminer.

Australian winemaker Rosemount has created a blend with gewürztraminer and riesling, two of our favorite white wines. The tropical fruit flavors of gewürztraminer with the acidity of the riesling does make for an attractive combination in this straw-colored wine.
This wine was rated 89 by Wine Spectator, but our preference is for the Old World style of whites, which are a little less dry and display more fruit. Still, it’s another example of Australia offering much more than just shiraz.

Sherry: “Lightly spiced pear.” (2.5 stars)

Chris: “Floral aromas with pear and citrus.” (3 stars)

Available locally for about $7.

Coming next week: Campus Oaks Old Vine Zinfandel

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