Name: The Bywaters 2020 Falkenstein | Krettnacher Alte Reben (Old Vine) Recipe
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 1 bottle 2020 Falkenstein Krettnacher Alte Reben Riesling (bottle); 6 pieces White wine glasses (Riesling or narrow tulip); 1 piece Wine decanter (or large carafe); 1 piece Ice bucket with tongs; 1 piece Wine thermometer (optional); 1 box Lightly salted water crackers; 150 g Aged Comté or Gruyère (thinly sliced); 200 g Smoked trout or smoked salmon (thin slices); 80 g Cornichons or lightly pickled cucumbers; 1 piece Fresh apple (thinly sliced, preferably tart variety); 1 piece Lemon wedges

Smirnoff Vodka, Clamato, garlic Tabasco, pickled beans, Worcestershire, red hot rim spice

CAESAR

Med Bag of Chips

Ham, cheddar cheese, fresh tomatoes, and arugula.

Ham and Cheese Sandwich

Sliced turkey, lettuce, tomato, and mustard in a whole wheat wrap.

Fit Turkey Wrap

Chill the bottle to serving temperature: place the bottle in the refrigerator for 2–3 hours or in an ice bucket with a 1:1 mix of ice and water for 20–30 minutes until the wine registers 8–10°C (46–50°F) on a thermometer. This temperature range highlights the vibrant acidity and the delicate fruit and minerality of Mosel Riesling.

Chill and prepare

Inspect the bottle for cork condition and sediment. Remove capsule and wipe the top clean. Using a waiter’s corkscrew, gently insert the screw and extract the cork slowly to avoid agitation. If the wine has been stored standing or shows sediment, consider decanting carefully.

Inspect and open

For clarity and to open aromatics, pour the wine gently into a decanter or carafe in one steady stream. Because this is an old-vine Mosel Riesling with likely delicate aromatics and acidity, decant only if desired to allow the wine to breathe for 10–20 minutes; otherwise serve directly from the bottle.

Decant (optional)

Hold the bottle by the base and pour 120–150 ml (4–5 fl oz) per glass, filling to the widest part of a Riesling glass (about one-third full). Between pours, wipe the lip with a napkin to prevent drips. Present the remaining bottle on the table or place it back in the ice bucket to maintain temperature.

Serve

If there is wine left over, reseal with the original cork (inserted cork-side-down slightly) or a wine stopper and refrigerate upright. Consume within 3–5 days; Mosel Riesling retains acidity and freshness well for several days when chilled.

Storing unfinished bottle

Choose a narrow-tulip white wine glass to concentrate the aromatic profile of the Riesling. Warm glasses by rinsing briefly with warm water and drying, or chill them slightly (not freezing). Arrange one glass per guest and set the decanter nearby if used.

If using an ice bucket, fill with ice and water, then rest the bottle in it between pours to keep the wine at the ideal temperature during service.

Use a wine thermometer to confirm serving temperature (8–10°C). If the wine seems too cold, allow it to sit in the glass for a few minutes to open up; if too warm, return bottle to ice briefly.

Prepare a small shared platter with the listed pairings. Arrange thin slices of Comté or Gruyère, smoked trout or salmon, apple slices, cornichons, and crackers on a board so guests can taste combinations. The wine’s acidity and minerality pair well with smoky fish, slightly tangy pickles, and nutty cheeses.

Squeeze a lemon wedge lightly over smoked fish if desired and serve crackers on the side. Encourage tasting by pairing a bite of cheese or fish with a sip of the Riesling to experience contrasts of fruit, acidity, and minerality.

2020 Falkenstein Krettnacher Alte Reben Riesling (bottle)

White wine glasses (Riesling or narrow tulip)

Wine decanter (or large carafe)

Ice bucket with tongs

Wine thermometer (optional)

Lightly salted water crackers

Aged Comté or Gruyère (thinly sliced)

Smoked trout or smoked salmon (thin slices)

Cornichons or lightly pickled cucumbers

Fresh apple (thinly sliced, preferably tart variety)

Lemon wedges

2020 Falkenstein | Krettnacher Alte Reben (Old Vine)

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Sazerac

Hurricane

encouraged us to order a cup for dunking, which turned out to be a key component to fully enjoy these puffy fried pastries.

Verve coffee

will convert anyone who claims not to like this dessert.

Chocolate bread pudding

the broth made with shrimp and sausage sitting below the crisp-skinned fillet.

Red snapper courtbouillon

Make 2020 Falkenstein | Krettnacher Alte Reben (Old Vine) Recipe in just 30m. Mosel | Riesling

2020 Falkenstein | Krettnacher Alte Reben (old Vine) Recipe

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