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Martin Zwick

I recommend Pettenthal GG and Schubertslay Kabinett from Keller this week-end in Bad Kreuznach. Fair to say I haven't tasted Schubertslay, but Pettenthal. Also 2018 EMT by Wagner-Stempel is outstanding. 2018 Keller PETTENTHAL GG auction wine A monolith. Best Dry German Riesling, period. Such dirty, ...

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I am not surprised Russell, 2018 is all about light&shadow.

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Martin

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P.S. very delicious this cake, but fair to say also ultra rich. With this cake you can easily feed 2 families in Europe.

The top could even be a touch more darker.

Martin Zwick

Here comes the famous cheesecake by „La Viña“ in San Sebastian.

https://www.wineberserkers.com/content/?p=5543

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Martin

Martin Zwick

2018 Bassermann-Jordan "Pechstein" GG Last week we made a GG 2018-Tasting in Potsdam and this GG surprised us all. Everyone at the table loved it. All elements are on the right place, perfect harmony and such beautiful to drink right now. Also a nice price, around 40 Euro in Germany. For example fo...

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It is and also such tasty on Day 2

Martin Zwick

Here comes italian soul food for autumn. Inspired by a recipe from the swiss-italian food blogger Claudio del Principe.

https://www.wineberserkers.com/content/?p=5522

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Martin

Martin Zwick

haha........and taste yummy. Trust me, Jim.

Martin Zwick

This cold soup is a classic from the Baltic states. This recipe has a little twist by adding a bit of apple. Of course not traditional. But traditional is to serve it with boiled potatoes. Fair to say in summer time I don't need potatoes. Bottom-line, a very refreshing and down-to-earth dish. https:...

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Yesterday the VDP presented their 2018 GGs and besides the usual suspects one estate impressed me the most at this event, the estate KNEBEL from the Mosel region. The estate is a new member of the VDP. I know the young winemaker Matthias Knebel and his wines since 2012. His first GGs 2018 Röttgen an...

Martin Zwick

Yesterday the VDP presented their 2018 GGs in Berlin and I discovered a superb dry Mosel auction wine. If you attend the Mosel auction at the end of september and you're interested in Dry Mosel Riesling, this is worth considering to auction. I made no notes, but here is the TN from Mosel Fine Wines ...

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Here comes the turkish version of Pizza. Its based on minced beef and/or lamb meat. I made some little variation of the form, but the filling is traditional.

https://www.wineberserkers.com/content/?p=5485

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Martin

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I love these mini-pizzas, easy to make and even easier to eat. You don't have to be a pizza expert and you could also use a rolling ping which is totally forbidden to use for a classic pizza dough. The inspiration comes from an article by Nigel Slater in the GUARDIAN last year. I used the guanciale ...

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Several bread makers tested and published in the The Telegraph.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/recommended ... ad-makers/

Martin Zwick

Now I own a Croustina breadmaker and the first results were quite positive. First, a bacon bread and second a pizza dough. The bread had a fine crust and the crumb was impressive. Also quite fresh the second and third day. The bread took 3h in the breadmaker and the pizza dough 45min + resting extra...

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I am back from a summerhouse in the hills of Noto/Sicily and I brought 3 eggplants to Berlin, as the product quality of vegetables, fruits, fish and sea-food is such impressive. IMG_9398.JPG IMG_9368.jpg Etna.JPG A few weeks ago I discovered a Pasta eggplant recipe from the Swiss-Italian food blogge...

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Here comes a postcard from a summerhouse in the hills near Noto/Sicily. Such a pleasure to make holiday in Sicily and the product quality of fruits, vegetables, fish and sea-food is simply stunning. IMG_9398.JPG IMG_9438.JPG 2016 Arianna Occhipinti „Siccagno“ Nero d’Avola On the one hand you have th...

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"To my understanding she has made her microcuvées on her own since 2007 or so, but she took over the full control of the winery and vineyard management in 2014."

Correct, I looked via Google.

Martin Zwick

I've tasted Barolo La Tartufaias 2007, 2009 and 2010. Wasn't thrilled about the 2009, but the 2007 and 2010 were quite good. All in all the style is not really my cup of tea, since the wines are a bit too polished and oaky for my taste, but nevertheless pretty good for that burgundian-modernist sty...

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And be prepared that these restaurants represent the true Berlin spirit. So nothing fancy regarding interiour&service and in stark contrast to *** restaurants in NY. Only the restaurant by Tim Raue represent classic style. If these restaurants are too wild for you then you have to go to "Lorenz Adlo...

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First of all, there are so many great restaurants in Berlin these days and many more open weekly. So not easy to choose. I would like to recommend restaurants which defines the NEW Berlin. ERNST https://www.ernstberlin.de Nobelhart&Schmutzig https://www.nobelhartundschmutzig.com/en/ einsunternull ht...

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Here comes the first recipe from my new summerhouse near Berlin. IMG_8995.jpg The shopping possibilities are a bit limited on the countryside, so I bring all the food stuff from Berlin. Als a result I look for food which I could put in the freezer or put in the fridge for weeks. A few weeks ago I di...

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alan weinberg wrote: ↑
July 10th, 2019, 9:09 pm
I’ll never find all those ingredients. Just send me the finished dish, please. Looks great.

You only need the Rendang paste and some lemongrass and kaffirlimes leaves. Shouldn't be a problem via Google and Asia shop.

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Alan Eden wrote: ↑
July 9th, 2019, 6:17 pm
Shouldnt beef be shredded ?

NO

Here we have the asian version of Boeuf Bourginion or Goulash.

Martin Zwick

It makes me happy when you re-cook it and you are hopefully satisfied or even better it will warm your soul.

And don't worry if you don't find all ingredients, it will work anyway. GOOD LUCK

Martin Zwick

That looks spectacular, thank you! I'm looking at ingredients on line. Here you will find a recipe to make your own Rendang paste and a list of all the spices needed. https://rasamalaysia.com/beef-rendang-recipe-rendang-daging/ And don't worry these spices you need later the year for other asian di...

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I was in the mood for a cozy&exotic braising dish, as we have now 18 C in Berlin in contrast to 38 C last week. In addition I knew I had some Rendang paste in my fridge. Rendang Paste: http://www.verstegen-direct.co.uk/kumars-curries-wok-pastes/kumars-rendang-500g.html Here comes an Indonesian class...

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Good to know. SKOL

Martin Zwick

I have to say I am quite surprised and puzzled that several US consumer mentioned oak. In the past it was rather WE the Europeans that complained about too much oak and alcohol regarding Bordeaux. And now regarding 2016 it seems to me that everything is on the right&perfect place.

Martin Zwick

P.S. perfect, just bought 6 bottles in Dresden.

Martin Zwick

Hi Lars, good to know, I will correct it. Indeed, quite a while. BTW, do you think there are 6 bottles of this Spätlese feinherb to find in the shop in Konstanz or elsewhere? I had to deal with some serious health issues in spring and missed the chance to buy it. Let me know. DANKE Alles Gute + Gesu...

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I know it is not easy to find the wines of Erich and Johannes Weber, but try it. 2018 Hofgut Falkenstein "Niedermenniger Herrenberg" Riesling Spätlese feinherb #4 "The 2018er Niedermennig Herrenberg Spätlese Feinherb AP 04 (known internally as “Onkel Peter”) comes from ungrafted vines in the south-f...

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Here comes the Italian version of a German potato salad. The difference is that it contains no vinegar and meat broth. I discovered this recipe at the very nice german-italian food blog Splendido . Fair to say I hesitated to publish it, but after 30min the flavors came together and I was convinced. ...

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RichardFlack wrote: ↑
June 27th, 2019, 11:42 am
For Provencale style but with a little more character and stuffing try Bandol.

You're right, but also double in price. I am willing to pay a lot for Riesling, but for Rosé 15 Euro is my limit. Here in Berlin I have to pay around 20 Euro for these Bandol Rosé.

Martin Zwick

It`s time for Rosé........

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Eric Egan wrote: ↑
June 23rd, 2019, 1:36 am
Yep, this is in a pretty good spot right now. I certainly wouldn't hesitate to open them - in fact, they won't be getting any better so might as well drink them soon;-)

Good to know that my palate is also working with reds.

Martin Zwick

Blair Ridley wrote: ↑
June 22nd, 2019, 4:23 pm

this wine is wide open

Martin Zwick

I can't remember such high temperatures in June since I landed on this planet. Climate change is coming really fast. In the coming days we expect 35-40C in Berlin. Of course last year was already one of the hottest summer ever, but such high temperatures in June?! Anyway here comes the perfect drink...

Martin Zwick

So Gilman reports four schubertslay bottlings from Keller this year: the kabinett, a kabinett alte reben (which is the one that will be sold at auction), an auslese alte reben in tiny quantity, and...an alte reben GG that will be sold at auction. Prices will no doubt be stratospheric for anything h...

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A.Gillette wrote: ↑
June 21st, 2019, 7:55 am
So Gilman reports four schubertslay bottlings from Keller this year: the kabinett, a kabinett alte reben (which is the one that will be sold at auction)
A

the kabinett is based on 60 years old vines, but only for restaurants.

Martin Zwick

just for the record......regarding 2018 Schubertslay Kabinett 600 bottles were produced from the 120 years old vines and 360 bottles will be auctioned in September.

Martin Zwick

Martin - have you been able to try his schubertslay kabi yet? Alex - NO, wasn´t served in March at the barrel tasting Jungweinprobe at the estate. But John Gilman tasted it. Maybe he will post his impressions in this thread?! Could someone please contact John Gilman. DANKE Cheers, Martin

Martin Zwick

P.S. just for the record the Rieslings from FK Schmitt age terrific, as I had the chance to taste back until 1895 in a tasting at the estate Keller in summer 2012. Mind-blowing was a 1921 Nierstein KEHR & FLÄSCHENHAHL Trockenbeerenauslese which was one of the best Rieslings I've ever drunken. Pure m...

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You have to, Robert. And don't forget, all the German winemakers love KABINETT.

And as I imagine that the one and only Tino Seiwert (who died much too early) seduced God to drink Riesling. GOD is now also a customer of the Keller estate. haha

Martin Zwick

2012 Keller "Hipping" Nierstein Kabinett -H- Here we have a textbook KABINETT. The trademark of a Kabinett is and always will be lightness, floating elegance, fruit-acidity-play, low alcohol and drinking pleasure. Its the first Kabinett vintage from Nierstein/Roter Hang by the estate Keller. He bou...

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Aha! When a Riesling-aficionado raves about Bordeaux than you know what you have to do. BUY

P.S. regarding 2014 I strongly recommend Ch. Labegorce from Margaux. What a value for 25€ and 93/100 by Neal Martin. Just had it last week, such elegant.

Martin Zwick

What??? Nobody wants to open a bottle of 2016 Calon Ségur now?! Maybe it doesn't get better than right now? Maybe someone will steal your wine?? Maybe you will have heat damage??? Maybe your kids will drink it all when you're on holiday???? Maybe you are dead in a decade???? Wine is for drinking!!!

Martin Zwick

Guys,

again, you don't have to wait 10-20-30 years. 2016 Calon Ségur and all the ´16s are singing right now. Do your a favour and open a bottle!

Maybe in 2-3-4 years they are shut down?! And you missed a big opportunity.

Gin Gin
Martin

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"One of our vintage favorite"

Giuseppe Lauria editor in chief from the swiss&german wine magazine WEINWISSER just told me this regarding 2016 Calon Ségur.

Martin Zwick

Kelly,

trust me, all the 2016 are singing now and its the same with Calon Ségur. Needs also not necessarily decanting.

Open a bottle and find out for yourself. in vino veritas

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