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gewürztraminer

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ge·​würz·​tra·​mi·​ner | \ gə-ˈvu̇rt-ˌstra-mə-nər How to pronounce gewürztraminer (audio) , -ˈvərt-, -ˌsträ; -strə-ˈmē-nər How to pronounce gewürztraminer (audio) \

Definition of gewürztraminer

: a light dry Alsatian white wine with a spicy bouquet also : a similar wine made elsewhere

Examples of gewürztraminer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web My favorites from the Palisades AVA near Grand Junction have been the riesling and gewurztraminer from Carlson Vineyards. — Washington Post, 6 Nov. 2020 Among the most popular are pinot blanc, pinot gris (also called pinot grigio by some Michigan winemakers), sauvignon blanc, riesling, gewurztraminer and chardonnay on the white side; or pinot noir, cabernet franc and merlot on the red side. — Michael Austin, chicagotribune.com, 5 July 2018 Bellemore was recognized for its high-altitude wines and dishes made with wine, like gewurztraminer gelee. — Phil Vettel, chicagotribune.com, 13 June 2018 In high concentrations, terpenes can be pungently perfumey, as in moscato or gewurztraminer wines. — Marnie Old, Philly.com, 16 Apr. 2018 There are plenty of good wine choices, among them pinot grigio (or gris), sauvignon blanc, gruner veltliner, or a dry riesling or gewurztraminer. — Adam Ried, BostonGlobe.com, 19 May 2018 Chardonnay also has been a popular grape variety in Israel; other popular grapes include reds cabernet franc and carignann the red side, and whites sauvignon blanc and gewurztraminer. — Michael Austin, chicagotribune.com, 7 Mar. 2018 Salmon with choucroute and gewurztraminer sauce has been a staple at Bayona for over 25 years. — Brett Anderson, NOLA.com, 27 July 2017 Among Idaho’s sipping strengths are dry whites such as viognier, riesling, pinot gris/pinot grigio — and some surprises along the way such as albariño and gewurztraminer. — Robert Ehlert, idahostatesman, 1 June 2017 See More

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First Known Use of gewürztraminer

circa 1950, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for gewürztraminer

German, variety of grape, from Gewürz spice + Traminer, variety of grape, from Tramin (Termeno, Italy)

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The first known use of gewürztraminer was circa 1950

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“Gewürztraminer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gew%C3%BCrztraminer. Accessed 18 Aug. 2022.

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