Gewürztraminer is a "cool climate grape variety". The fruit retains its acidity throughout the season until harvest. --The result is a rich, aromatic, food-friendly wine. Gewurztraminer is becoming the preferred wine for the Thanksgiving table in November. Many of the dishes traditionally served at Thanksgiving-like sweet potatoes or ham-have strong flavors. A wine with a strong flavor profile like Gewurztraminer holds its own very nicely with dishes that are full-flavored. A more delicate wine would be overwhelmed by dishes like roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes with gravy.