Germany produces wines other than whites like Riesling. Yes, it is true. While most of the German wine produced is white, there is also red. About 11% of the vineyards are planted with Pinot Noir (Spätburgunder). German reds are difficult to find here in the states. I have looked for them in every wine shop and liquor store and usually come up empty handed. Then recently I went to a blogger meetup and wine tasting at Total Wine. It is there I found Dr. Heidemanns-Bergweiler Pinot Noir 2009.
I saved the bottle for a special time. This past weekend I made rouladen, potato dumplings, green beans, cucumber salad, and rolls. It was the right time to open the bottle. A German meal deserves as German wine to go with it. It was a great match. At least it was for me. I sipped and thought about all the wines I had in Germany. It brought back so many good memories.
The wine is a light pale red color. It is different than most of the more reddish Pinots I am accustomed to drinking. The flavor is light and fruity. It is smooth and has a nice finish. I should have bought a few bottles and next time I will. It is priced around $15 which is a good value.
Have you tried any German red wine? I would highly recommend giving them a taste or two. You may be surprised at how much you like them. Cheers!
PS. Upcoming announcement for a special Sunday Supper event coming this week. Stay tuned…
Family Foodie says
May 29, 2012 at 7:18 amI can’t wait to try this wine and also Rouladen. Thanks for sharing Renee!
Renee says
May 30, 2012 at 12:53 pmThank you Isabel!
amy @ fearless homemaker says
May 29, 2012 at 4:41 pmyum, this sounds like the perfect wine for a delightful german meal. i could go for a glass of this + some rouladen right now!
Renee says
May 30, 2012 at 12:56 pmThanks Amy!
Eileen Gross | Wine Everyday says
May 31, 2012 at 7:24 pmRenee, I love a great Spatburgunder! And I agree, they are difficult to find. We are inundated with West Coast Pinot Noir {which I love} but I also love diversity. Luckily, I have a lot of friends who travel and the rule is to bring back as much wine as customs will allow!
We had a tasting of a few 7euro Spatburgunder a year or so ago… the wines were brought back from Germany 6 years ago. The wines were spectacular!! Patience is the best virtue a wine collector can have.
Cheers!
Renee says
June 2, 2012 at 9:16 amYes, sometimes you have to wait and wait to find a wine you are wanting. It is worth the wait. Next time I go to Germany I will have to bring back more wine (or ship it from there).