The Wine Profile

1 Gewürztraminer is known for its distinctive mouthfeel. How is it usually described?

A Dry and grippy, like chewing on tea leaves B Light and watery, almost like sparkling mineral water C Full-bodied and slightly oily, with a real weight in the mouth D Sharp and fizzy, with high acidity that tingles on the tongue

2 Which spice note is most typical in Gewürztraminer's aroma?

A Black pepper B Vanilla C Ginger D Cardamom

3 Which Asian dish pairs particularly well with Gewürztraminer?

A Japanese ramen B Korean kimchi C Chinese stir-fried beef D Thai green curry

4 Gewürztraminer is known for its unusual color among white wines. What does it typically look like in the glass?

A Deep ruby red, almost like a red wine B Deep gold, sometimes with a copper or pinkish tint C Pale yellow and nearly transparent, almost like water D Light lemon yellow, similar to most young white wines

5 How is Gewürztraminer typically recognized in a blind tasting compared to other white wines?

A It smells almost identical to Chardonnay and is hard to distinguish B It has an extremely powerful and immediately recognizable aroma C It lacks a clear aroma but stands out instead through its acidity D It has a subtle, neutral aroma that takes training to identify

6 You order a glass of Gewürztraminer at a restaurant and are surprised by the taste. What most likely happened?

A The wine was served too cold, which completely hides the fruit flavors B The wine was sweeter or drier than expected, since the style varies a lot C The wine was stored incorrectly and had developed an off flavor D The wine was too old and had lost all its fruit and freshness