Riesling Week in San Francisco

[Paul H]

From the press release:

"During the week of July 26-August 1, the European Union and Wines of Germany will sponsor the sixth annual “Riesling Week,” a celebration of the diverse Rieslings from Germany, Austria and Alsace. During this week, restaurants [...] will offer consumers and Riesling enthusiasts the chance to sample different styles of European Riesling by the glass, by the bottle, or with a special pairing menu."

Does anyone have any more details on what San Francisco restaurants are offering? Is someone really doing a Riesling-paired tasting menu? Are there restaurants with an expanded Riesling-by-the-glass program this week? Is someone serving Coq aux Vin Jaune avec Morille?

Curious minds are looking for answers!

( http://www.destinationriesling.com/ev... )

[soupçon]

George: "Do you like Riesling?"

Gracie: "I don't know. I've never Rieseled."

[BigWoodenSpoon]

Dee Vine Wines had their big event last weekend, but is also doing Tastings throughout the week at the store:
* 2005 Solter Sekt
* 2008 Gerhard Hattenheimer Schützenhaus Kabinett Trocken
* 2006 Rosch Trittenheimer Apotheke Auslese 500ml
Best to call first: [phone] and let them know you're coming (I'm going tomorrow)

I haven't gotten a chance to call Solano Cellars to ask if they are doing an Aged Riesling Flight. I'll call them when they open and let y'all know.

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Dee Vine Wines
19 Pier 45, San Francisco, CA 94133

[BigWoodenSpoon]

Howdy,

Yes, Solano Cellars is doing a 4 wine flight of aged Rieslings and special cheese tray through this Sunday. They plan on e-mailing me the details and then I will post them for y'all. Anyone want to join me on Sunday at 2:00 pm?

[Sitka]

This is from Dee Vine's website - www.dvw.com

San Francisco’s Riesling Week 2010
July 22, 2010 by Dave
riesling-week

Our “Food & Riesling” event on Saturday the 24th kicked off San Francisco’s Riesling Week, where wine fans can taste Riesling at various venues across the city. Each of the following venues has agreed to serve a minimum of three Rieslings by the glass. Find one (or two) you like and go out and discover why Riesling’s popularity is growing faster than any other varietal! Restaurants Serving Riesling from Dee Vine Wines

* Ana Mandara
* Anchor & Hope
* Blanc et Rouge
* Café Divine
* Chez TJ Restaurant
* Dosa on Fillmore
* Dosa on Valencia
* EOS Restaurant & Wine Bar
* Epic Roasthouse
* Farallon
* Fifth Floor Restaurant & Lounge
* Gary Danko
* Jardiniere
* Le Colonial
* Martini House
* Mayfield Bakery & Café
* Michael Mina San Francisco
* Orson Restaurant, Bar + Lounge
* RN74
* Salt House
* Silks at Mandarin Oriental
* Soif Wine Bar
* Spruce
* The Village Pub
* Zazu Restaurant + Farm

Retailers:

* Coit Liquor
* Dee Vine Wines (Pier 19
) * 2005 Solter Sekt
* 2008 Gerhard Hattenheimer Schützenhaus Kabinett Trocken
* 2006 Rosch Trittenheimer Apotheke Auslese 500ml
* Solano Cellars
* The Wine Club San Francisco
* The Wine Club Santa Clara

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Wine Club
953 Harrison St, San Francisco, CA 94107

Farallon
450 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

Dee Vine Wines
19 Pier 45, San Francisco, CA 94133

Gary Danko
800 N Point St, San Francisco, CA 94109

Chez TJ
938 Villa Street, Mountain View, CA 94041

Ana Mandara Restaurant
891 Beach St., San Francisco, CA 94109

Martini House
1245 Spring St., St. Helena, CA 94574

Epic Roasthouse
369 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94105

Village Pub
2967 Woodside Rd., Woodside, CA 94062

Fifth Floor Restaurant
12 Fourth St., San Francisco, CA 94103

Anchor & Hope
83 Minna Street, San Francisco, CA 94105

Dosa on Fillmore
1700 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA 94115

Mayfield Bakery & Cafe
855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301

RN74
301 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94105

Salt House
2 Shaw Aly, San Francisco, CA 94105

Blanc et Rouge
2 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA 94111

[Paul H]

I know a little more...

Most restaurants are offering expanded Riesling selections with quite a few of them offering Riesling flights. RN74, of all places, has 15 Rieslings by the glass, and Coco500 has the only case of a special German Riesling in the United States, they seem quite proud of it.

Gary Danko had no clue about what Riesling week was, or why they might be on the website, and Spruce was downright rude, saying they didn't know anything, but maybe if I called back tomorrow someone would have the details. Some places just don't give German wines any respect.

And finally, Farallon actually is doing a special four-course prix fixe dinner with Riesling pairings, $60 for dinner plus $30 for the wines.

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Farallon
450 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

Gary Danko
800 N Point St, San Francisco, CA 94109

Coco500
598 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94107

RN74
301 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94105

[SteveG]

I emailed Cav, got no response. Their web site isn't showing anything Riesling related, nor is Terroir's.

[Melanie Wong]

I just got a notice that William Cross Wine Merchants is doing a tasting of Germany and Austrian rieslings tomorrow (wednesday) from 6 to 9pm.

(Disclaimer: Owner Steve Sherman is a friend.)

Wine Club in Santa Clara is tasting these wines on Saturday, 7/31:
LOOSEN BROS. 2008 “DR. L”

VON SIMMERN 2007 ERBACHER MARCOBRUNN KABINETT

MALAT 2007 STEINBUHEL KREMSTAL

DOMAINE GRESSER 2006 “DUTTENBERG” VIN D’ALSACE

DOMAINE GRESSER 2007 “KRITT” VIN D’ALSACE

ABFULLER STIFTUNG 2007 “ST. NIKOLAUS-HOSPITAL” BERNKASTELER BADSTUBE SPATLESE PRADIKATSWEIN

DOMAINE GRESSER 2005 (GRAND CRU) KASTELBERG, VIND’ALSACE

VON HOVEL 2006 SCHWARTZHOFBERG AUSLESE

SCHMITGES 2006 ERDENER TREPPCHEN AUSLESE * *

DONNHOFF 2005 NIEDERHAUSER HERMANNSHOHLE AUSLESE

MOLITOR 2007 SPATLESE (TROCKEN) RHEINGAU

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William Cross Wine Merchants
2253 Polk St, San Francisco, CA

[Ruth Lafler]

Oooh, I want to know, too. Maybe some phone calls to some of the participating restaurants are in order.