French-German tongue twister

This is a grape that would be schizophrenic were it human. It was born and bred in Italy, given a German name and found fame as a French vintage. It then migrated all over the world - settling in large numbers in Napa Sonoma, California, and in New Zealand where it adapted very well to the cool fresh climate.

The cooler wine-growing regions in the southern states of Australia also nurtured the Gewurztraminer back to popularity after Old World vintners neglected it for drier whites such as the Sauvignon Blanc.

As Asia started discovering the pleasures of the grape, the Gewurztraminer found favor with this new group of wine drinkers from South Asia to China, who readily paired it with their favorite cuisine.