Pairing German food & wines

[Innkeeper]

Agree with all above. It is possible to have riesling with everything in Germany. When we lived there thirty five years ago, it was the only thing to drink besides other white wines and beer. Fondly remember grilling steaks on the balcony and washing it down with Rheinhessen Auslese.

Things have changed now. Although the national dish is still some form of sauteed veal that goes just splendidly with riesling or for that matter with the local brew, it is possible now if beef or venison are on the menu to get red wine. Spatburgunder (pinot noir) and lemberger are two that are widely available.

Our personal choice for riesling with Wiener schnitzel is Rheingau Kabinett. It doesn't get any better.

[This message has been edited by Innkeeper (edited 07-16-2001).]