A look back at the 8. Winemakers’ Gala with Big Bottle Party and Winemakers’ Dinner on 7th December 2023
This was the first culinary highlight of the winter season: the 8th Winzerkino with Big Bottle Party and Winemaker Dinner! A must for all lovers of fine wines in big bottles. 5 top vintners from Germany, Austria and Italy presented their treasures in person here at the Schmelzhof.
It was another great event with many wonderful people. We are so grateful for that.
These were the winemakers & wines at the Big Bottle Party:
Fritz Haag (Brauneberg, Mosel / Germany):
Brauneberger Juffer Riesling Kabinett 2019, MagnumFranz Keller (Vogtsburg im Kaiserstuhl, Germany):
Schlossberg Grauburgunder GG 2017, JeroboamBattenfeld-Spanier & Kühling-Gillot (Rheinhessen / Germany):
Riesling Schwarzen Herrgott 2018, JeroboamFranz Hirztberger (Spitz, Wachau / Lower Austria):
Singerriedel Riesling Smaragd 2012, 5lt JeroboamCusumano (Partinico, Sizilien / Italy):
Alta Mora Etna Rosso Doc 2018, Magnum
Executive Chef Jakob Strolz and his team were conjuring up a 5-course menu for the Winemakers’ Dinner to harmonise perfectly with the wines being presented.
These were the winemakers, wines and the menu at Winemaker’s Dinner:
Battenfeld-Spanier & Kühling-Gillot (Rheinhessen / Germany):
Kühling-Gillot, Riesling Pettenthal 2018, Jeroboam
Lobster, courgette, green tomato, sorrelFranz Keller (Vogtsburg im Kaiserstuhl, Germany):
Eichberg Spätburgunder GG 2018, Jeroboam
Deer, black salsify, brussels sprouts, kohlrabiFranz Hirztberger (Spitz, Wachau / Lower Austria):
Honivogl Grüner Veltliner Smaragd 2015, Methusalem
Sturgeon, caviar, white onion, pistachio, verbenaCusumano (Partinico, Sizilien / Italy):
Tenuta Presti e Pegni Benuara Doc 2021, Magnum
Duck, beetroot, semolina, savoryFritz Haag (Brauneberg, Mosel / Germany):
Braunebergerger Juffer Sonnenuhr Riesling GG 2015, Magnum
Buttermilk, fig, almond, finger limes
Impressions from the Big Bottle Party in December 2023:
Impressions of the Winemakers’ Dinner in December 2023:
Impressions of the Winemaker Invitation:
Pictures: Valerie Marie Voithofer
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