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I would love to know why our Ontario versions just can't seem to express those glorious aromatics as well as the Alsatians do.
Alan Wolfe
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Howie Hart
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Which grape variety are you speaking of: Gewurtz or Traminette? Frankly, I tend to think Traminette is better suited to the Northeast and makes better wines, but I have had a few Gewurtz's that I liked. However, in agreement with Dan, I don't think they measure up to Alsace. I don't think Traminette is allowed in Canada. Too bad. I think it would do well in the Niagara Peninsula.Alan Wolfe wrote:Not to be too contrarian, but I had a Traminette made from Pennsylvania juice a few months ago, and it was as good or better than any Gewurtz I've tasted from California, with the exception of some very inexpensive 1983 Sebastiani Gewurtz, now long gone. It's a shame really. NY, PA or the Niagara Peninsula should be able to do a better job with this very tasty grape variety.
Howie Hart wrote:I don't think Traminette is allowed in Canada. Too bad. I think it would do well in the Niagara Peninsula.
Alan Wolfe
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MichaelB
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MichaelB wrote:Dan, you might also want to visit the source—Italy! Tramino aromatico is wonderful stuff. Lageder is good QPR and widely available, but the best I’ve tasted is deTarczal.
Reading this thread got me drooling, so I popped a bottle of 07 dT, and wow! Lychee on the nose, but more lanolin, pine and even peppermint on the nose. On the palate, rich grapefruit and spices. Great with a liver sausage and clover sprout sandwich. I like Alsatian GW too, but it’s not the only place for fine GW.
Joe Moryl wrote:Similar situation in the Finger Lakes, where it can be done well but is often insipid. It is a harder grape to work with and I think the winemakers in these areas need to get their bearings.
Alan Wolfe
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- MichaelBTramino aromatico is wonderful stuff. Lageder is good QPR and widely available, but the best I’ve tasted is de Tarczal.
Keith M
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Dan Smothergill wrote:- Looked on Wine-Searcher Pro and couldn't find a Tramino, Traminer, Gewurztraminer, etc. by either Lageder or de Tarczal. Where is it available?MichaelB wrote:Tramino aromatico is wonderful stuff. Lageder is good QPR and widely available, but the best I’ve tasted is de Tarczal.
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