Hugel Gentil 2007

Dry…smells sweet, looks sweet but its not! This wine revives an ancient Alsace tradition that wines assembled from noble grape varieties were called "Gentil". Gentil "Hugel" marries the suave, spicy flavor of Gewurztraminer, the body of Pinot Gris, the finesse of Riesling, the grapiness of Muscat and the refreshing character of Sylvaner. On the palate, this dry wine has a lively, youthful fresh character that is refreshing, with a pleasant, scented finish.

Robert Parker The Wine Advocate: The 2007 Gentil reflects its gewürztraminer and sylvaner components in salinity, smoked meatiness, and subtle notes of marjoram, mint and rose petal. The palate brightness of this relatively light-weight wine suggests its element of Riesling, as does the clean, faintly citric finish.

Cheese Pairings: Goat cheese, bleu cheese
Foor Pairings: Sushi, Shrimp, Shellfish, Scallops, Salmon, Salads, Oysters, Lobster, Fish, Crab, Asian cuisine, Antipasto