Chateau Ste. Michelle, Columbia Valley (Washington) Gewurztraminer 2010

($9):  What’s so remarkable about Château Ste. Michelle, Washington’s largest producer, is their ability to make terrific inexpensive as well as stunning high-end wines.  This bargain-priced Gewürztraminer delivers spiced fruit-flavors (gewürz means spicy), cutting citrus acidity and a whiff of sweetness that amplifies the wine’s spicy side.  It would work equally well as an aperitif or with roast pork. 88 Michael Apstein Feb 21, 2012