Saturday Night – Curried Mussel bowls and other stuff – Part 1

Mick and Amy hosted this past Saturday night’s dinner. Mick had a craving for mussels and told me earlier in the week that he’d be making Curried Mussels which is all I needed to hear as these are always amazing.

"I could eat these until the end of time!"

Mick decided to start with the afore mentioned Curried Mussels and paired them with a 2007 Hattenheimer Schutzenhaus Kabinett Riesling.

The Riesling’s nose was mild to moderated in intensity with aromas mainly of green apple with a touch of floral and lychee in the background. Tasting the wine the green apple flavour carried through here with the small hint of lime. The wine was simple and straight forward so not the most exciting Kabinett Riesling I have ever tried. On the upside the acidity was a bit tart but it was a nice offset to the sweetness so it was easy to drink. It did make a good pairing as well with the Curried Mussel bowls.

"A good pairing"

Here is the group rating for the wine -Mick – 84, Mark – 86, Kathy – 86, Amy – 87, Overall – 85.75.
　
Here is LCBO information for this wine –
　
BALTHASAR RESS RIESLING KABINETT 2007
　
VINTAGES 735241
750 mL bottle
Price: $ 18.95
Wine, White Wine
10.0% Alcohol/Vol.
Sugar Content : MD
Made in: Rhine Rhinegau, Germany
By: Stefan Ress
Release Date: Aug 7, 2010
　
Tasting Note - Loaded with citrus notes and great minerality. Refreshing vibrancy on the palate. Food matches: seafoods, asparagus, cloved ham, vegetarian curries. Score - 89. (Natalie MacLean, www.nataliemaclean.com, Dec. 6, 2008)
　
The Curried Mussel bowls with a side of crusty French bread were excellent as always.
　
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