Klostor Adds Gewurztraminer and Sweet Red to Product Line

The last time I wrote about Klostor wines was over two years ago, in May, 2007. Since that time, the Klostor Pinot Grigio and Pinot Noir have continued to sell briskly at the German pavilion at Epcot and a number of other establishments but, other than that, there hasn't been much to write about... until now.

Klostor's brought on some new additions that kick the line up to a new level.... Gewurztraminer and Sweet Red.

With Thanksgiving approaching, this would seem like an especially opportune time to write about the new Klostor Gewürztraminer, from the Pfalz region of Germany.


From WineLoversPage.com comes this explanation of why Gewurz pairs well with turkey and fixin's...


“...It can be challenging to come up with the right wine match for the bird that's traditional for Thanksgiving dinner in the U.S.

Turkey has light and dark meat, and its meat has an oily quality that's not always friendly to dry wines. I call my solution "the cranberry sauce principle." Cranberry sauce goes well with turkey because it's both fruity and tart; so choose a wine with similar characteristics -- Beaujolais or Zinfandel if you want a red, or Riesling, Gewurztraminer or Chenin Blanc if you're inclined to a white.”


With a price that's easy on the pocketbook, Klostor Gewurztraminer is sure to find a place on many a holiday table this year.


Klostor Gewurztraminer is fermented with selected yeasts in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks to showcase its fresh fruit flavors. It's a delightfully aromatic white wine that is perfect for casual enjoyment with meals or on its own.


In addition to pairing well with Thanksgiving dinner, it's also excellent with spicy ethnic cuisines.


And then there's Klostor's Sweet Red. Seattle Times wine writer Paul Gregutt sums it up quite well...( http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/pacificnw/2010112415_pacificpcases01.html )

"Klostor 2007 Sweet Red ($10). The name says it all. Well, almost. It's a sweet red wine all right, but what's the grape? After a little digging, I learned it is 100 percent dornfelder; and for a sweet red wine, it's dorn good. A light-bodied, fruity red from the Mosel, the sweetness is charming, and the fruit tastes like ripe raspberries, while the alcohol is just 9.5 percent. "


Klostor Sweet Red is fermented and stored in stainless steel tanks. Intensely fragrant blueberry aromas precede a light/medium bodied wine with a sweet, very pleasant finish. Enjoy with pizza, pasta, barbecue and other fun foods. Perfect for a picnic or sitting out by the pool. Also makes a fine sangria or wine cooler. Serve slightly chilled.

There are lots of dry reds on the market but few that are sweet. Klostor fills a niche that will surely be enjoyable for many wine drinkers.