Name: 2006 Valkenberg Zeller Schwarze Katz Riesling Producer: P.J. Valkenberg
Region: Germany, Mosel, Zeller
Classification: N/A
Type: White Wine
Variety: Riesling
Year/Vintage: 2006
Bottle Size: 750ml
Purchased: $10.99, PA Wine Store, October 2008
Date Logged: 10/28/2008
Pairing(s): Asian Beef Stir Fry
My Rating: 3.5 Stars
This wine is a version of the famous Zeller Schwarze Katz, or Zeller’s "Black Cat." The legend goes that a black cat once chose the best wine during a tasting event long, long ago, by jumping on the barrel and clawing anyone that would come near.
We paired this version of the "black cat" with a mildly spicy beef stir fry. The light, fruity and sweet wine matched the medium heat of the stir fry perfectly. The wine had a nice, strong apple aroma, and the palate offered lots of apple and peach flavors, with smoke and mineral notes. The fruity sweetness is well balanced by clean acidity and a barely dry finish.
This is a very easy-drinking wine, and would pair well with just about any light meat or seafood dish, and would also be great with mild cheese or sour apples. At $10.99, it’s a great value.
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