Since returning from Germany, I've been on somewhat of a quest to find a couple of good dependable German whites, not the sickly sweet Reisling's of my college years, but offerings with a note of dry, that goes with just about anything spicy, or a crisp salad, or a curried dish. And I like acid. Lots of acid. You finish your taste with a pucker - that's what I'm talking about. So, when M & T offered the German and Austrian class, on the 13th nonetheless, it was simply a calling that I had to fulfill.
The three wines worth noting are:
- Kracher Pinot Gris '05 (Austria), 100% stainless steel and organically harvested under the schedule of the moon (biodynamically). It was crisp, clean, light. Perfect for a salad partner.
- Josef Leitz's "Dragonstone" Reisling '06 (Germany), A bit sweeter than the Kracher, but being from the Rheingau region, my tongue is still trampled with acidity. Oh, this is a keeper folks.
- Schloss Gobelsburg Reisling '05 (Austria), A bit more color and complexity than Dragonstone. Definitely not your typical Reisling.
Moving onto dinner, with white wine having awashed my entire tongue for two hours, it was a simple decision for their scallops and fresh goat cheese salad. Their scallops are massive and seared ever so slightly, resulting in a wonderful touch of sweet. Paired with fennell and mixed olive salad. They truly are three jems from the sea.
Muss & Turners: its worth the drive
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