Exotic. Intense. Unmistakable.
In this episode of The Second Glass, we dig into one of the most polarizing grapes in the wine world — the unmistakable Gewürztraminer.

We break down:

• Why it smells like lychee, rose, and ginger

• How its low acidity and powerful aromatics shape winemaking choices

• Why Alsace remains the global benchmark

• How styles shift in Alto Adige, Pfalz, and New Zealand

• Why sweetness levels confuse so many students—and how to decode them fast

• Food pairings that actually work (spice, rich textures, and aromatic dishes)

• What CSW, WSET, and CMS students MUST remember for theory exams

Whether you love it, avoid it, or don’t understand it yet, this episode will make Gewürztraminer click in a way it never has before.