A Taste of Gewürztraminer - with Recipes. A Taste of Wine, #7

Gewurztraminer and the World: Culinary Pairings for Every Palate! Understanding food and wine pairing is a Wine Lover's Dream. In this book Gewurztraminer meets Culinary Delights. We reveal simple key factors worth knowing to match the distinctive wine styles to different cuisines. The book also offers ten delicious recipes that dance perfect with the robust and flavorful grape Gewürztraminer. Each pairing highlights the unique characteristics of the wine.
Gewürz means "herb" or "spice". Treasured for its intense floral and spicy aromas, Gewürztraminer 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 Gewürztraminer 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 Gewürztraminer