A study in balance, this is dry gewurztraminer as it shines best, seductively rich and simultaneously spicy and vibrant. Virtually dry (tilting in the direction of off-dry but not past the tipping point) and medium-bodied, it shows textbook varietal characters of lychee, rose petal and spicy ginger along with apricot and apple. The physical sensation is both luscious and almost spritzy. Suitable for aromatically spicy Asian fare as well as many cheeses, especially medium-firm styles such as Gouda and Gruyère (township7.com).