A few non-wino friends were visiting my place yesterday. One of them likes fishing and said he would bring several smoked fishes,
Coregonus lavaretus (Common whitefish?) and
Abramis brama (Carp bream?). I provided lots of stinky cheeses and a couple cheap but IMO good wines (and considering the speed at which they were emptied, my guests liked them too, lol) which I thought should work with smoked fishes and cheeses. They were indeed a good choice for the fishes, but I still find quality beers more to my taste with cheeses:
- 2007 Felsner Grüner Veltliner Lössterrassen - Austria, Niederösterreich, Kremstal (9/22/2008)
10,99€; 12,5% abv; 5,6g/l acidity. Greenish gold. A rather Chablis-like nose: rocks, citrus, some wool - quite a steely style; not as much of the green fruit notes or pepper so often associated with the grape though there is a slight grassy scent peeking through the rocks. Medium body, pleasantly refreshing acidity, fully ripe fruit but unlike in many GV 2006s it isn't overbearing in any way. A charming wine, and again a great value. - 2007 Steinschaden Grüner Veltliner Riede Stein - Austria, Niederösterreich, Kamptal (9/22/2008)
8,79€; 13,5% abv; 6g/l RS; 5,7g/l acidity; screwcap. Varietally true scent of green fruit and wet rocks/mineral water. Some, more tropical fruit aromas appear with air, but it stays within acceptable ripeness levels rather than becoming overripe. Moderately full bodied, wonderful grip and refreshing acidity, but there is certainly no shortage of fruit either. Peppery aftertaste. So light on its feet that it is dangerously moreish. So it may not be a terribly complex wine, but it is true to the grape and is joyful - for a budget wine this provides huge pleasure.
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