Marchesi Vineyards Gewurztraminer Columbia Gorge AVA

Columbia Gorge AVA, USA

Distinctive Gewurztraminer from the Pacific-influenced Columbia Gorge at 400m; lychee, rose petal, and ginger spice with the variety's characteristic off-dry richness. The maritime cooling preserves aromatic freshness that the Columbia Basin's heat would otherwise reduce. A Pacific Northwest expression of Gewurztraminer worth seeking.

Pairing intelligence

• cheese: Gewurztraminer with its traditional Alsatian cheese partner; the pungent washed-rind needs the wine's aromatic richness
• main: Gewurztraminer's lychee and rose petal are natural with Thai sweet-sour-savoury flavours; off-dry balance handles tamarind
• main: Gorge Gewurztraminer's ginger note and lychee bridge the caramelised pork's sweet-savoury character beautifully