A Taste of Gewurztraminer - with Recipes

A Taste of Gewurztraminer - Culinary Delights for Wine Lovers. Perfect Pairings and Ten Recipes to Elevate Your Gewurztraminer Experience. Gewurztraminer and the World: Culinary Pairings for Every Palate! Understanding Gewurztraminer and wine pairing is a Wine Lover's Dream. In this book Gewurztraminer meets Culinary Delights. You will learn about Perfect Pairings for Food Adventures together with Ten Delicious Recipes that Dance Perfectly with the Robust and Flavorful grape Gewurztraminer.

Gewurz means "herb" or "spice". Treasured for its intense floral and spicy aromas, Gewurztraminer 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 Gewurztraminer 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 Gewurztraminer