Leonard Kreusch Piesporter Michelsberg

Attributes:

Producer:

Leonard Kreusch

Region:

Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany

Varietal:

Riesling

Bottle Size:

750 ML

1995: Tastings Rating: 82

Acidity:

low acidity, soft

Body:

light

Complexity:

simple

Flavors:

citrus, spice

1993: WineSpectator Rating: 79

Complexity:

simple, straightforward

Flavors:

grapefruit, green apple

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.

Reichsgraf Von Kesselstatt Riesling Eiswein 'Scharzhofberger'

Attributes:

Producer:

Reichsgraf Von Kesselstatt

Region:

Scharzhofberg, Germany

Varietal:

Riesling Eiswein

Bottle Size:

375 ML

2004: Tanzer Rating: 93

Acidity:

bright, crisp

Aromas:

stone fruit

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

Banfi 'San Angelo' Pinot Grigio

Attributes:

Producer:

Castello Banfi

Region:

Toscana or Toscano, Italy

Varietal:

Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio

Bottle Size:

750 ML

2006: WineNews Rating: 90

Acidity:

crisp, fresh, soft

Flavors:

grapefruit, green apple, vanilla

2005: WineEnthusiast Rating: 87

Complexity:

rich

Flavors:

melon, rose

Fruit:

ripe

2005: WineNews Rating: 90

Texture:

creamy

2004: WineEnthusiast Rating: 87

Acidity:

clean, crisp, fresh

Compliments:

pleasant

2004: WineEnthusiast Rating: 87

Flavors:

citrus, meaty, pear, spicy

2004: WineEnthusiast Rating: 84

Acidity:

fresh

Aromas:

floral

Body:

light

Compliments:

stylish

Flavors:

apple, pear, spicy

2000: WineSpectator Rating: 85

Acidity:

clean, crisp, fresh

Body:

light

Compliments:

pleasant

Flavors:

melon, pear

2000: WineEnthusiast Rating: 86

Acidity:

soft

Aromas:

flowery

Body:

light-bodied

Flavors:

apple, ginger, peach, violet

Texture:

creamy

Food Matches:

Sauces: Oil-based Sauce, White Wine Sauce
Vegetables: Beans, White, Cabbage, Garlic

Pinot Grigio:

(pee noh GREE joe)—also known as Pinot Gris, is grown mostly in northeastern Italy but is also found in Germany (where it is called Rülander), Alsace, Oregon and California. It is deeper in color than other white grapes and has a medium body and low acidity.

Corned Beef and Cabbage

Rated

Ingredients

2 yellow onion, peeled
6 whole cloves
3 ½ lbs corned beef, preferably bottom round
3 carrot, peeled and cut into thirds
2 bay leaf(s)
8 whole black peppercorn
1 medium head green cabbage
5 russet potatoes, peeled and halved
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
hot-sweet mustard, to taste (optional)

Preparation

Stud onions with cloves. Rinse corned beef in cold water to remove brine. Put beef in a large pot and add onions, carrots, bay leaves, peppercorns, and enough water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 2 hours, skimming occasionally.

Wash cabbage, remove core and any torn leaves, then cut into 6 wedges. Add cabbage and potatoes to beef, then cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 25 minutes.

Transfer beef to a cutting board and cover with a plate weighted with heavy cans (weighting makes meat easier to slice).

Transfer onions, carrots, cabbage, and potatoes to a platter. Remove cloves from onions. Strain cooking liquid, discarding bay leaves and peppercorns. Return liquid to pot and cook over high heat until reduced by one-third, 20 - 30 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper

Return vegetables to stock and heat through for about 5 minutes. Remove plate and cans from meat and cut across the grain, in 1/4"-thick slices. Arrange beef and vegetables on warmed platter. Moisten with stock. Serve with additional stock and hot mustard if you like.

Yield

Serves 12

Cook Time

Prep Time: 30 mins.
Cook Time: 190 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 12
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 473 Calories from Fat: 261

Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*  
Total Fat 29g
44%  
Carbohydrates 38g
12%  
Dietary Fiber 12g
48%  
Saturated Fat 18g
90%  
Calories 473kcal
23%  
Cholesterol 114mg
38%  
Protein 48g
80%  
Sodium 1383mg
57%  
Calcium
1%  
Iron
23%  
Vitamin A
51%  
Vitamin C
66%  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.