"Michael Pronay" wrote:
>>
>> I have a single bottle of Sepp Moser Grüner Veltliner
>> 'Breiter Rain' 2005 awaiting an appropriate occasion.
>>
>> What would be an appropriate food match, Michael?
>
>
> No problem with food. Grüner Veltliner is the most versatile
> and food friendly grape on this planet. It does even well with
> notorious "problem kids" such as asparagus or artichokes.
>
> So feel free to serve whatever you like.
>

A friend called by this sunny Sunday evening with a bucket full of freshly
picked, Pacific Oysters, not four hours from the tidal waters of the
Northland coast.

While Pete shucked the shellfish, I tossed the bottle of Sepp Moser Grüner
Veltliner 'Breiter Rain' 2005 into the freezer (10 minutes was all the time
we could wait).

What a sensational match - at this time of the year, these naturally grown
"wild" oysters are fat and in their prime.

A sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper and a squeeze of lemon were all
that was required.

I consumed 3 dozen oysters in 30 minutes (and I am proud to admit it!!!!!!!)

And Michael, the GV was simply superb with the oysters - medium bodied, with
citrus notes and an appealing, spicy overlay with fine balancing acidity -
perfect!

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st.helier