Chateau Ste. Michelle 2009 Columbia Valley Guwurztraminer

This is an ok Washington State Guwurztraminer. It was a nice pairing with our Indian spiced pork tenderloin. The color was a clear straw. There were aromas of honeysuckle, pear and sweet spice. The flavor profile was of pear, honeysuckle, and nutmeg with a little smokiness. It was medium bodied, and this helped it hold up well to the tenderloin. Not exactly a glowing endorsement, but it's hard to find a good Gurwurztraminer at a decent price. This one was $9 at Ashes.