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 — 7 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 — 11 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 — 11 years ago

René Renissen

9.0

René had this 9 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
— 10 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 — 11 years ago

Alishia Odom

9.0

Alishia had this 10 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 — 10 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 — 11 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 — 11 years ago