Gewurztraminer and the World: Culinary Pairings for Every Palate! Understanding food and wine pairing is a Wine Lover’s Dream. In this book Gewurztraminer meets Culinary Delights.
We reveal simple key factors worth knowing to match the distinctive wine styles to different cuisines. The book also offers ten delicious recipes that dance perfect with the robust and flavorful grape Gewürztraminer. Each pairing highlights the unique characteristics of the wine.
Culinary Delights for Wine Lovers Perfect Pairings and Ten Recipes to Elevate Your Gewürztraminer Experience
Food to match to the resilient Gewürztraminer
Gewürz means “herb” or “spice”. Treasured for its intense floral and spicy aromas, Gewürztraminer has thrived for centuries in the foothills of the Alps and the Vosges Mountains. This is a very aromatic and intense grape with a wide range of styles. Most of the wines smell sweet, thanks to it’s tropical fruit and floral notes, however, many wines are dry and have little to no sugar.
The grape is grown in Europe and the “New World” like California and Northern Michigan, New Zealand and Mendoza, the most important wine region of Argentina and in the far south of Chile. In the Middle East, the grape is grown in the Golan Heights.
A Taste of Gewürztraminer is illustrated with beautiful and inspiring pictures, also for each recipe. Although wine can be complicated, the text is easy to read so that the subject wine – food – and recipes, and why the components fit perfectly together, becomes understandable. This is the content of the book. Well read, and cheers.
Chapter 1: Introduction to Gewurztraminer
- The History and Origins of Gewurztraminer
- Characteristics of Gewurztraminer
- The Influence of Terroir on Flavor Profiles
Chapter 2: Asian Cuisine
- Spicy Thai Curries
- Vietnamese Spring Rolls
- Korean BBQ Dishes
Chapter 3: Cheese Pairings
- Creamy Brie
- Tangy Blue Cheese
- Aged Gouda
Chapter 4: Seafood Specialties
- Grilled Shrimp
- Seared Scallops
- Pan-Seared Fish
Chapter 5: Spicy Dishes
- Indian Curry
- Moroccan Tagine
- Szechuan Stir-Fry
Chapter 6: Desserts and Sweets
- Poached Pears
- Fruit Tarts
- Chocolate Fondue
Chapter 7: Charcuterie Boards
- Cured Meats
- Pickled Vegetables
- Nuts and Dried Fruits
Chapter 8: Vegetarian Dishes
- Roasted Vegetables
- Quinoa Salads
- Stuffed Bell Peppers
Chapter 9: Mediterranean Flavors
- Hummus
- Tabbouleh
- Grilled Eggplant
Chapter 10: Holiday Feasts
- Glazed Ham
- Spiced Roasted Turkey
- Holiday Side Dishes
Chapter 11: Fusion Cuisine
- Asian-Mexican Tacos
- Italian-Indian Pasta
- Mediterranean-Asian Bowls
Chapter 12: Conclusion
- Embracing Gewurztraminer in Culinary Adventures
- Final Thoughts on Pairing and Enjoyment
Chapter 13: Ten Recipes that Dance Perfect with Gewürztraminer
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Yours sincerely Trude Helén Hole
Norwegian author, journalist, sommelier, lecturer and artist
