Cave Vinicole de Kientzheim-Kaysersberg Gewurztraminer Anne de K

smells of bruised apples and white flowers. my first sylvaner. very inexpensive but what a nice wine. bone dry and not so different from a riesling. short finish

Too sweet. Golden. Not what I expected from Alsatian Pinot Gris

11/23/22 Appearance: Med Lemon Nose: Med intensity; Primary aromas of floral (elderflower, honeysuckle), citrus (lemon, lemon zest, orange peel), green fruits (apple, ripe pear), stone fruits (apricot, nectarine), and spice (white pepper). Secondary aromas of nutmeg and bitter tea leaf. Palate: Off-dry, med alcohol, med body with a honeyed texture, med acid, med intensity, and med(+) finish. Primary flavors of floral (elderflower, honeysuckle), citrus (lemon, lemon zest, orange peel), green fruits (apple, ripe pear), stone fruits (apricot, nectarine), and spice …

Paired in a side-by-side with a California Pinot Gris and a cheese and meat spread. This was...sweet. Way sweeter than I expected. It paired nicely with the blue (a Gorgonzola Mountain) but overpowered the lighter cheeses. It wasn't quite a desert wine, but it definitely wasn't a standard pinot gris. I didn't hate it. It was okay for what it actually was. Just not what I had planned.