Casey @ Travelling Corkscrew

During the week we decided to check out the Sale Curry House which is a BYO spot. One of my typical Indian cuisine matches is Gewürtztraminer. I try pick one which is not too sweet, this one was a 4/10 on the dry-sweet scale on the back label. You’ll find most Gewürtz (and sometimes Rieslings too) will have a sweetness scale on the back label.

This 2012 @dopffaumoulin Gewürtz comes from the Alsace region in France and I picked it up for about $18. I have to admit it went pretty well with the onion bhaji, samosas and curry we had.

In the glass it’s a pale lemon colour. A perfume full of sweet florals/canided flowers and hints of mango/lychee come through on the nose. While in the mouth it’s off dry with spiced pear, lemon and a hint of rose water coming through. It matched the spice of our Indian cuisine well 🍛🥂

All opinions are based on my own taste buds. Wine is subjective & always evolving, so make sure you drink what you enjoy! #tcweekdaywine #tctastingnotes

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#wineandcurry #wineanddine #wineandfood #curryhouse #salecurryhouse #gewürztraminer #dopffaumoulin #wine #vino #travellingcorkscrew #wineblog #wineblogger #salevictoria #byosale #onionbhaji #samosa #getinmybelly #nomnom — 8 years ago

Andrew Stover

Sommelier/Wine Director Oya & Sei, Wine Blogger ChiefWino, Founder Vino50

10

2006 Sandro Fay 'Carteria' #Nebbiolo, #Valtellina , #Italy #wine. An expressive example from the region with tart cherry, crushed rose and mineral lightly dusted with earth and toasted vanilla. Soft and elegant. €28. #sommelier #nomnom #wino — 12 years ago

Andrew Stover

Sommelier/Wine Director Oya & Sei, Wine Blogger ChiefWino, Founder Vino50

8.7

2009 Anghel Red Blend, Virginia. 50 Merlot, 42 Cab Sauv, 8 Cab Franc. A beautiful Bordeaux style red from Virginia. Red floral aromas, black cherry, dark plum, graphite intertwined with black pepper and vanilla spice. Soft and silky. #nomnom #wine #sommelier — 12 years ago

Andrew Stover

Sommelier/Wine Director Oya & Sei, Wine Blogger ChiefWino, Founder Vino50

10

#bcwine #okanagan #nomnom 2012 Tyler Harlton #PinotNoir, Okanagan, BC. Seriously one of the BEST Pinots I've had here. Bright and floral with violet petal, tart cherry intertwined with rosehip, forest floor, desert sage and vanilla spice. Soft and silky texture. A real stunner. #wine #sommelier #canada — 12 years ago

Andrew Stover

Sommelier/Wine Director Oya & Sei, Wine Blogger ChiefWino, Founder Vino50

10

2010 Alto de Ballena Merlot Reserva, Maldonado, Uruguay. From Uruguay's newest wine region near Punta del Este. Concentrated. Black cherry, fig and wild berry intertwined with mineral and pepper. Firm yet velvety. A truly fine bottle. Approx $25 USD. #wine #merlot #uruguay #sommelier #nomnom — 12 years ago

Andrew Stover

Sommelier/Wine Director Oya & Sei, Wine Blogger ChiefWino, Founder Vino50

9.1

2010 Hay Paddock Waiheke Island Syrah. Dark, meaty, violet petal, plum, black cherry, bacon far, velvety and soft. Delish. #wine #syrah #nzwine #nomnom — 12 years ago

René Renissen

9.0

René had this 11 years ago

Andrew Stover

Sommelier/Wine Director Oya & Sei, Wine Blogger ChiefWino, Founder Vino50

10

#winestudio#winestudio#winestudio 2012 @AnkidaRidge #Pinot Noir, Virginia #VAwine. 12.9 abv. A stunning example of how site selection and elevation can create a wine with harmony from an unsuspecting place and a grape that is über difficult. Aromas of violets & smoke mixed with cranberry, tart cherry and pomegranate intertwined with cedar and spice box. Amazing acidity on a long, soft, silky finish. #wine #sommelier #nomnom
— 12 years ago

Andrew Stover

Sommelier/Wine Director Oya & Sei, Wine Blogger ChiefWino, Founder Vino50

9.7

2011 Painted Rock #Syrah, #Okanagan, BC #Canada. Violet and grapefruit aromas. Dried cherry, plum mixed with desert herb, leather and vanilla spice. Wow this is a fun wine that I want to try again in 5 years. #nomnom #sommelier #wine — 12 years ago

Andrew Stover

Sommelier/Wine Director Oya & Sei, Wine Blogger ChiefWino, Founder Vino50

9.7

2013 Black Ankle #Rose, #Maryland #mdwine. Bright and fruity. Strawberry, raspberry and citrus peel. Soft and round texture. A delicious summer sipper made with a blend of various red grapes. #wine #sommelier #nomnom — 12 years ago

Andrew Stover

Sommelier/Wine Director Oya & Sei, Wine Blogger ChiefWino, Founder Vino50

9.8

2010 Cellar Hand 'Punch Down' Red of Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet from Okanagan, BC, Canada. Dark and spicy, black cherry, plum, forest floor and black pepper. Lively finish. Nice jug. #canada #okanagan #sommelier #restaurant #nomnom #food #wine — 12 years ago

Andrew Stover

Sommelier/Wine Director Oya & Sei, Wine Blogger ChiefWino, Founder Vino50

9.1

2011 Anton Bauer 'Verdi' Wagram Gruner Veltliner. Classic Gruner nose of leafy greens and white pepper plus apricot, lemon peel and green melon. Another patio-pounder for spring summer. #wine #austria #gruner #wagram #sommelier#sommelier#sommelier #somm #restaurant #nomnom — 12 years ago

Andrew Stover

Sommelier/Wine Director Oya & Sei, Wine Blogger ChiefWino, Founder Vino50

9.7

NV Quart Reef Central Otago Spark Pinot Noir Rose. Lively, strawberry skin, smashed raspberry, orange peel, whiff of toast. #wine #rose #nzwine #nomnom — 12 years ago

Alishia Odom

9.0

Alishia had this 11 years ago

Andrew Stover

Sommelier/Wine Director Oya & Sei, Wine Blogger ChiefWino, Founder Vino50

9.5

1999 #Penfolds 'St Henri' #Shiraz, South #Australia. Powerful & classic Aussie style, super ripe black cherry, plum intermixed with eucalyptus, cedar and savory herb notes, vanilla spice and a soft, silky finish. Still so young at 16 years old. #wine #sommelier #nomnom — 11 years ago

Andrew Stover

Sommelier/Wine Director Oya & Sei, Wine Blogger ChiefWino, Founder Vino50

10

1995 #Kaesler Old Vine #Shiraz, #Barossa Valley #wine. An amazing treat for sure with dried ripe cherry, dried plum and distinctive Aussie eucalyptus mixed with barnyard, leather and vanilla spice. Soft, silky and lingering. #australia #sommelier #nomnom #restaurant — 12 years ago

Andrew Stover

Sommelier/Wine Director Oya & Sei, Wine Blogger ChiefWino, Founder Vino50

9.9

1993 Chat Duhart-Milon #Pauillac #Bordeaux. Still drinking beautifully. Dried cherry, fig, earth, cedar spice, soft and silky. Past peak but still going. #wine #sommelier #nomnom — 12 years ago

Andrew Stover

Sommelier/Wine Director Oya & Sei, Wine Blogger ChiefWino, Founder Vino50

10

#bcwine #okanagan #nomnom 2012 Terravista 'Fandango' Albariño/Verdejo, Okanagan, BC. A stunning example of Spanish varieties outside of #spain. Bright with notes of pear, banana, peach and lemongrass. Racy acid on the finish. One of my favourite wines on this trek. #wine #sommelier #canada — 12 years ago

Andrew Stover

Sommelier/Wine Director Oya & Sei, Wine Blogger ChiefWino, Founder Vino50

9.1

Another #PatioPounder for spring. 2012 Two Ponds Columbia Valley Sauvignon Blanc from #WAwine. Bright yellow fruit, key lime, tangerine and guava plus a whiff of green grass. Mouthwatering and zesty. #wine #sommelier #spring #summer #patio #nomnom — 12 years ago

Andrew Stover

Sommelier/Wine Director Oya & Sei, Wine Blogger ChiefWino, Founder Vino50

10

2012 Mittelbach Zweigelt Rose. Austere, dried raspberry, strawberry skin, citrus peel, zingy finish. #wine #rose #austria #nomnom — 12 years ago