I brought 2 bottles of Fetzer Vineyards 2001 Echo Ridge Gewurztraminer ($4.99) to Easter luncheon and it disappeared so fast I only got about 1 glass. Everyone agreed that it was sweet, but complex and combined well with the the typical Honeybaked ham, green bean cassarole, scallopped potatoes and deviled eggs.

It feels so good when you can share something nice with those you love. A good bottle of wine can add so much to any meal, not just on a holiday. We sat around for hours today, even longer than usual chatting about nearly every topic under the sun.

See entry below on March 29, 2002 for a more detailed comments on this wine.