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Premium German Wines and Delicious Cuisine

More than a dozen outstanding German wines paired with a multi-course feast by a master chef:  The San Francisco chapter of the German Wine Society presents is accaimed annual wine dinner.   

German Rieslings are widely considered to be the world’s most food-friendly wines.  Connoisseurs and newcomers alike will appreciate this opportunity to experience some of the best from such premium producers as Maximin Grünhäuser, Fritz Haag, and Dr. Loosen.  Over a dozen different wines will be served ranging from a dry Sekt to a luscious Beerenauslese as well as the remarkable German Pinot Noir (Spätburgunder) by celebrated winemaker Robert König. The gourmands will appreciate the tastefully paired courses of chef and restaurateur Nunzio Alioto, himself a long time German wine authority and enthusiast. 

The event will take place in the intimate upstairs private dining room of Alioto’s Restaurant at Fisherman’s Wharf with a fine view over the moored fishing fleet out towards the Golden Gate Bridge.  The location is easily accessible by public transportation and convenient parking is nearby and validated.

Menu

Appetizers:    Smoked Salmon Potato Chip, Onion Flavored Sour Cream and Chives
Bruschetta of Wild Mushrooms and Caramelized Onions

Wines:           Kalinda Riesling Sekt Dry
2004 Solter Spätburgunder Rosé Sekt

1st Course:   Dungeness Crab Bisque

Wines:           2001 Fritz Haag, Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr, Spaetlese, Mosel
2004 Willi Schaefer, Graacher Domprobst, Spätlese, Mosel
2005 Schäfer-Fröhlich, Bockenauer Felseneck, Spätlese, Nahe

2nd Course:  Penne Pasta with Swordfish and Mint-flavored Tomato Sauce

Wines:           2001 Maximin Grünhäuser, Abtsberg von Schubert, Ruwer
2006 Leitz, Rüdesheimer Klosterlay, Riesling Kabinett, Rheingau
2006 Dr. Loosen, Graacher Himmelreich, Kabinett, Mosel
1994 Hauth-Kerpen, Wehlener Sonnenuhr, Spätlese, Mosel

3rd Course:   Veal Scallopine with Wild Mushrooms, Pancetta, and English Peas
(a vegetarian option will be available)

Wines:           2007 Robert König Assmannshäuser Höllenberg, Spätburgunder Spätlese trocken

4th Course:   Lady Finger Custard-filled Pastry with Fresh Tropical Fruit
Coffee or Tea

Wines:           2006 Dr. Pauly Bergweiler, Bernkasteler Badstube, Riesling Beerenauslese
2005 S.A. Prüm, Wehlener Sonnenuhr Gold Kapsule #21, Auslese, Mosel
2002 Johann Peter Reinert, Wiltinger Schlangengraben

Date:               Thursday, July 16th

Time:               6:30 to 9 p.m.

Location:         Alioto’s Restaurant

Price:               In the spirit of the times, the event is being offered at a very attractive price: $100 for members and first time guests, $125 for others. Each member may also bring one guest at the members’ price.

The reservation deadline is Monday, July 13st.  Many of the wines to be served are available only in very limited supply, so attendance will be limited.  Reservations are required for this event.  Reserve you place by sending your check payable to the German Wine Society, to:

                                    Laura Gregory, Chapter Secretary
                                    One Laurel Lane
                                    Sausalito, CA 94965

Further information about the German Wine Society, a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving knowledge of German Wines, may be found at www.gws-sf.org.