Tangerine, bay leaf and red-licorice aromas surge out of the glass of the 2019 Ruhlmann Gewurtztraminer Vieilles Vignes. The palate of this wine offers vanilla creamsicle, but refreshing bay leaf, eucalyptus and a streak of acidity keep this off-dry wine from being cloying. A long finish serves up more vanilla. For a relatively modest price tag, this wine offers intensity and intrigue. It often presents a slightly sweet, "off-dry" profile, making it a good match for intensely flavored foods like smoked fish, onion tarts, or spicy Asian dishes, but can also be enjoyed with young cheeses and old hams.