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#NWTW Week 44: Pinot Blanc From Alsace (Part Two)

After winning back Ant’s trust following Non-Alcoholic Wine week by what looks to have been a fantastic week on the Primitivo, I feel safe to hand the reigns over to him for the next two weeks of picks. He’s starting with one that’s going to test my searching skills, the often-overlooked Pinot Blanc from Alsace …

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#NWTW Week 7: The Verdict On Gewurztraminer From Alsace

I’m going to start with a thanks to all the lovers and all the haters this week.  Gewurztraminer has clearly been a bit of a tough week for a few of you, so thanks for doing it, and thanks for your comments.  It’s been an eye opening week with plenty of food pairing successes and …

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#NWTW Week 7: Food Pairing With Gewurztraminer from Alsace

Everyone I’ve spoken to, the back of every label on the wines I’ve bought, and every online review (both of the only 2 I’ve read!) are telling me two things about the food pairings.  One is sweetly spiced Asian food, and the other is smoked fish. Now I did have the smoked fish all ready …

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