Reswimming Lazy Creek

The other evening found me home from work with a lovely dinner waiting.  There was a bowl of yakisoba noodles with shrimp, shitaake mushrooms, onions, and a spice medley. There was also grilled tuna with a side of wasabi and soy. So when asked what wine for dinner, I didn’t have to think longer than, say, 5 seconds. I pulled the 2007 Lazy Creek “En Premier” Gewurztraminer from the shelf and into the quick chill sleeve. We started with sparkling sake and then when cold enough, opened the slightly sparkling Gewurz. This was one of my favorite purchases from the needs-to-be-repeated Anderson Valley trip. And I ran into it again recently at a friend’s birthday party, as another friend had gotten it at The Wine Mine’s Anderson Valley tasting, for what I’m sure was a very reasonable price. That hot afternoon in the vineyard was perfect for the refreshing wine, and so was our meal with its threads of heat running through. The apple, pear, pineapple, and minerality, along with light spritziness, made for a yummy and easy-to-drink accompaniment.

Image source:Farley Walker