Laurenz V. 'Charming Gruner Veltliner' Kamptal

Attributes:
Producer:

Laurenz V.
Region:

Kamptal, Other
Varietal:

Gruner Veltliner
Bottle Size:

750 ML

Food Matches:
Herbs & Spices: Caraway, Dill, Horseradish
Poultry & Eggs: Game Birds
Red Meat: Farmed Venison, Grilled or Roast Leg, Grilled or Broiled Chops or Rack of Lamb, Proscuitto & Serrano Ham, Sausage with Sweet & Hot Peppers, Schnitzel, Sweetbreads, Sweetbreads, Sweetbreads, Veal
Spicy Food: Pho
Vegetables: Cabbage, Pickles, Potato Dumplings, Potatoes, Roast Potatoes

Gruner Veltliner:

Native to Austria, Gruner Vetliner is a pale dry white with flavors of strawberry, rhubarb, but predominantly apple or white pepper. Floral aromas accompany this answer to the question: “What can we drink with this asparagus?”

Starling Castle Riesling

Attributes:
Producer:

Starling Castle
Region:

Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany
Varietal:

Riesling
Bottle Size:

750 ML

2005: Tastings Rating: 86
Acidity:

tart, zesty
Aromas:

floral
Body:

medium body
Flavors:

honeysuckle, lemon, melon, peach
Fruit:

fruity, ripe

Food Matches:
Cheese: Blue Cheese
Desserts: Apple Strudel, Caramel, Cheesecake, Linzer Torte
Fish or Shellfish: Shellfish (scallops, clams, crab, lobster, shrimp, etc...), Smoked Salmon
Fruits & Nuts: Cherries
Herbs & Spices: Cayenne, Chili Powder, Cilantro, Coriander
Pasta & Grains: Spaetzle or Dumplings
Poultry & Eggs: Roast Turkey, Spicy Chicken Dishes
Red Meat: Liver, Pate or Liver, Pork, Red Meat Cajun Style
Sauces: Soy Sauce, Spicy Sauce, White Wine Sauce
Spicy Food: Chili Seafood, Curry Dishes, Mexican & South American, Pad Thai, Szechuan
Vegetables: Asparagus, Avocado, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Chile Peppers, Jalapeno and other hot peppers

Mosel-Saar-Ruwer:

(MOH zel zar ROO ver)—This dramatically beautiful region of western Germany produces exceptional white wines from the Riesling grape. Among the lightest in Germany, these wines usually contain less than 10% alcohol and they are generally delicate, fresh, and bursting with flavor. With its flowery tastes and aromas, Mosel Riesling is a great wine to drink in the spring. Look for the words “Erzeugerabfüllung” or Gutsabfüllung,” which indicate that the wine was estate bottled and not mass-produced.


Riesling:

(REESE ling)—a grape that comes mostly from the Mosel and Rheingau regions of Germany (where it is a noble variety), the Finger Lakes region of New York, and Alsace region of France, and Austria. Although often thought of as “sweet,” many Rieslings are quite dry. The word trocken on German bottles indicates dryness. The trademarks of Riesling are high acidity, low to medium alcohol levels, and aromas and flavors that range from fruity and flowery to mineral. Also called Johannesburg Riesling or White Riesling.

Dr. Fischer Ockfener Bockstein Riesling Spätlese

Attributes:
Producer:

Dr. Fischer
Region:

Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany
Varietal:

Riesling Spätlese
Bottle Size:

750 ML

Food Matches:
Cheese: Blue Cheese
Desserts: Apple Strudel, Caramel, Cheesecake, Linzer Torte
Fish or Shellfish: Shellfish (scallops, clams, crab, lobster, shrimp, etc...), Smoked Salmon
Fruits & Nuts: Cherries
Herbs & Spices: Cayenne, Chili Powder, Cilantro, Coriander
Pasta & Grains: Spaetzle or Dumplings
Poultry & Eggs: Roast Turkey, Spicy Chicken Dishes
Red Meat: Liver, Pate or Liver, Pork, Red Meat Cajun Style
Sauces: Soy Sauce, Spicy Sauce, White Wine Sauce
Spicy Food: Chili Seafood, Curry Dishes, Mexican & South American, Pad Thai, Szechuan
Vegetables: Asparagus, Avocado, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Chile Peppers, Jalapeno and other hot peppers

Mosel-Saar-Ruwer:

(MOH zel zar ROO ver)—This dramatically beautiful region of western Germany produces exceptional white wines from the Riesling grape. Among the lightest in Germany, these wines usually contain less than 10% alcohol and they are generally delicate, fresh, and bursting with flavor. With its flowery tastes and aromas, Mosel Riesling is a great wine to drink in the spring. Look for the words “Erzeugerabfüllung” or Gutsabfüllung,” which indicate that the wine was estate bottled and not mass-produced.

Braised Red Cabbage with Pears

Rated

Ingredients

3/4 lb red cabbage, in 2 or 3 wedges, cored
1 whole pear
2 tbsp unsalted butter, in small pieces
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar or more to taste
¼ teaspoon salt, to taste
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Preparation

Slice the cabbage wedges finely by hand. Transfer to a pot.

Quarter, core and peel the pear. Grate the pear on the coarse side of a four-sided grater. Add to the pot along with the butter, 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste.

Cover and cook over moderately low heat, stirring often, until cabbage is tender, about 30 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding another splash of balsamic vinegar if necessary.

Yield

Serves 4

Cook Time

Prep Time: 5 mins.
Cook Time: 30 mins.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition information is provided as a resource. Values will vary depending on specific ingredients used.
Serving Size: 1
Number of Servings: Serves 4
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 430 Calories from Fat: 90
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Total Fat 10g
15%  
Carbohydrates 94g
31%  
Dietary Fiber 27g
108%  
Saturated Fat 7g
35%  
Calories 430kcal
21%  
Cholesterol 16mg
5%  
Protein 20g
33%  
Sodium 459mg
19%  
Calcium
10%  
Iron
25%  
Vitamin A
256%  
Vitamin C
1083%  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.