Sunday, May 19
10:00 AM – Brunch featuring a selection of wines and two varieties of German Sekt (sparkling wine), matched with a three-course seated, served brunch. The presenter is David Schildknecht, well-known as a retailer during his time in Washington, and now a widely respected writer and lecturer on wines.
A selection of wines and German Sekt (sparkling wine).
NV – “Satyr” Riesling Brut Sekt (sparkling wine) – Lingenfelder
NV – Blanc de Noirs (Spätburgunder = Pinot Noir) Brut Sekt (sparkling wine)
2000 Zeltinger Schlossberg Riesling Kabinett – Selbach-Oster
2000 Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett – Selbach-Oster
2000 Ruedesheimer Drachenstein Riesling – Leitz
THE MENU:
Smoked Salmon Terrine, Smoked Salmon Mousse and Gravlax Ravioli filled with Crabmeat, Marinade Vin
Succulent Young Chicken Filled with Hazelnuts, Mushrooms and Pears, Turned Potatoes and Roasted Carrot Puree
Poached Norwegian Salmon over Baby Bok Choy and Shitake Mushroom with Champagne Cream, Chives and Cardamom Oil
Trio of Pear Panna Cotta, Sorbet and Linzertorte
Coffee
We will also provide information for visits to local area vineyards in the afternoon.
Specific queries may be sent by email to gmarling@erols.com, by phone to 703-281-2025 (Eastern time zone) or by letter to George Marling, 2626 East Meredith Drive, Vienna, VA 22181-4041.