Wine For The Weekend: 2009 Spätburgunder, Vom Kalksteinfels, Philipp Kuhn
“The weekend? That’s five days away!” PRECISELY! Every other Monday from now on I’ll be offering you in this space one of the amazing, food-loving wines I’ve chosen to import…
2009 Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) “Vom Kalksteinfels,” Weingut Philipp Kuhn, Pfalz
2009 Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) “Vom Kalksteinfels,” Weingut Philipp Kuhn ($28) “Perhaps the greatest Pinot Noir from Germany I have ever tasted! Big and purple, with explosive amounts of Pinot-like…
2011 Riesling “Vom Kalksteinfels” Trocken, Weingut Philipp Kuhn, Pfalz
2011 Riesling “Vom Kalksteinfels” Trocken, Weingut Philipp Kuhn ($26) The “Vom Kalksteinfels”—as the name indicates in German—comes from a limestone mountain vineyard. Medium straw-yellow. Wonderful spicy, fruity, minerally notes that…
2012 Riesling “Alte Reben” Trocken, Weingut Philipp Kuhn, Pfalz
2012 Riesling “Alte Reben” Trocken, Weingut Philipp Kuhn, Pfalz ($32) The “Alte Reben”—which means “old vines,” and comes from 60-year-old vines—is a thoroughbred, very dry, packed with mineral and fruit…
2012 Riesling “Vom Kalksteinfels” Trocken, Weingut Philipp Kuhn, Pfalz
2012 Riesling “Vom Kalksteinfels” Trocken, Weingut Philipp Kuhn, Pfalz ($26) The “Vom Kalksteinfels”—as the name indicates in German—comes from a limestone mountain vineyard. Medium straw-yellow. Wonderful spicy, fruity, minerally notes…
Happy Easter: Introducing Philipp Kuhn Wine & 10% OFF
Philipp Kuhn’s Weinberge (vineyard) As you prepare for Easter brunch, I am delighted to offer 10% off ALL food and wine in my shop (use TASTE10 at checkout), but I…
The Best Wines to Drink with Vegan Food
There’s no reason to be intimidated by pairing wines with vegan meals, because the same general guidelines apply: fat, acidity, body, sweetness, tartness and flavor are all components of a dish that influence making the best match.
Wild Mushroom Pinot Fricassee
Wild Mushroom Pinot Fricassee Recipe A luscious wild mushroom fricassee comes together quickly, which is perfect for occasions where indulgence is needed but time is short. It can be served…
The Essential Guide to Dry German Riesling
The world’s greatest white wine grape is finally getting some love in non-wine-snob circles. But which region to you want to try? Also, which style is the one to look out for? (Hint: it’s trocken.)
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