Wines that pair with
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White · Medium · Dry
California and Pacific Northwest Gewürztraminer — lychee, rose petal, ginger, made riper and fuller than Alsace. The American spicy-food companion.
Why it works with Crispy Traditional Potato Pancakes
American Gewürztraminer's body matches Crispy Traditional Potato Pancakes when there's cream, butter, or roasting involved.
White · Light · Off-dry
Washington and Finger Lakes Rieslings split the difference between Mosel delicacy and Alsatian heft — bright stone fruit, modest sweetness, lively acid. A natural with Thai, Indian, and anything off the spice rack.
Why it works with Crispy Traditional Potato Pancakes
American Riesling's brightness flatters Crispy Traditional Potato Pancakes — clean acid, no weight, lets the vegetables lead.
White · Medium · Dry
Dry German Riesling — increasingly the country's flagship style. Stone fruit, slate minerality, racing acid; pairs beautifully with everything from sushi to schnitzel.
Why it works with Crispy Traditional Potato Pancakes
German Dry White's body matches Crispy Traditional Potato Pancakes when there's cream, butter, or roasting involved.
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