We
arrived in Rottach Egern at the Tegernsee late afternoon. With stops
on the way it had been 6 hours...and then the luggage(as ever,
probably more than we need) carried up to the first floor of our
apartment...10 journeys! PHEW! My wife fell into bed early...I
unpacked...then made an instant soup and some toast. Heaven when you
are hungry. It was not a peaceful night...I was still driving and
unpacking.
Sunday
10 May 2015.
A walk through the town and up the hill to check
exactly where the Maiwerts restaurant is.
Popped inside to browse
the winelist. Across the way was a flower shop and I bought a vase
and some Roses....it is Mother's Day...and my wife loves flowers.
Popped
across the road from Haltmair to eat a soup....
Tried to sleep
later...but my body is not yet ready to let go. My wife wanted to
just eat simple so the table for 2 at Kirchner's Stube became a single
in the room next to the restaurant. I was alone and it was just what
was needed....time to read...relax...and enjoy the food and wine. My
favourite waiter/sommelier Uwe...came in once in a while and I told
him if it got too much in the restaurant then he should close the
door and bring a glass. He said he would like to try it....the
Riesling. I mentioned I could not remember the wine being on the list
last year...but he contered...it was...but I had been wary of the age
and not wanted to risk it.
The
food was excellent...Kalbbries and Gänseleber on Truffelmouse...then a
Loup de Meer.
Hirtzberger Riesling Setzberg 2008
Wachau,
Austria
Uwe had commented on his sip that there was plenty of
acidity...which I had found as well...but the food had helped and the
wine showed plenty of character...spicy and lively.
Points 17
Monday
11 May 2015
Another poor night's sleep and I was woken at 9am by
my secretary. This is something that never happens...she knows how
much I need the break. However...internet problems...but thankfully a
day later...everything was back to normal.
My wife and I took a
small walk late afternoon...and then on to Kirchner's Stube. This
time we had a table in the restaurant...the large table...and a
couple from Baden joined us. They were very enjoyable company and added to
the evening's pleasure.
My wife and I both had Sashima as a
starter...and I plumped for the Saitling. All absolutely
delicious.
Hirtzberger Grüner Veltliner Honivogl Smaragd
2012
Wachau, Austria
The 2011 from last year in now the
2012...and just as good.
There is a touch of Restsüss but the
wine is dry. Full of honey...white pepper...
I offered out table
companions a small glass which they enjoyed...and I finished off the
bottle.
Points 18
Tuesday
12 May 2015
At last a good night's sleep. My wife not so...but she
wanted to breakfast in the hotel this morning...and we sat out in the
terrace area...the sun already threatening with a hot day ahead.
Eva-Maria retired to her bed...and I prepared for a real lazy
day...first thought....this report. Let us see how it evolves. I have
no appointments...nobody to answer to....no telephone.
Dieter
Maiwert had just left Rottach soon after we arrived on holiday 2
years ago.
200 kilometres away...but had returned last year...so I
had booked a week in advance
to make sure of a table.
They
had been closed the day before...and after the warm day...the
restaurant area was still stuffy so we sat outside and managed to
stay there until after the main course. The welcome had been very
agreeable from Dieter Maiwert and his team. Not much going on this
evening as Bayern Munich were playing Barcelona. My
wife chose the hummerbisque and I opted for the blutwürst. Madame
then had some warm goose liver and I the Rotbarbe. All were delicious
and well prepared.
Keller
Riesling Hubacher 2012
Rheinhessen, Germany
Was looking forward
to this...
Fatter than its bothers Kirschspiel and Abserde...and I
felt it needed much more time.
Tons on minerals and a real
package...just not humming.
Points 17
Wednesday
13 May 2015
Slept
LONG...and we stayed in this evening...eating only what we found in
the fridge....
The flowers are changing colour???
Thursday
14 May 2015
We set off with no plan...just to drive. We saw a
sign...Küfstein...which is in Austria...so that was decided. The
drive through the mountains was beautiful. Küfstein disapponted my
wife as she remembers a small town. Ah well...tourists...change the
world.
The
drive back was on the main road..I had had enough of bends and tights
roads.
I
wandered to Kirschner Stube...and had a creamy soup...and finally
chose some meat...lamb filet.
Josef
Ehmoser Grüner Veltliner von den Terrassen 2013
Wachau, Austria
A mid-weighted
GV....soft spicy fruit...with a trace of pepper.
Adequate for this
evening...just wanted to treat myself gently.
Points 16
Friday
15 May 2015
Rain rain and more rain...have to accept that in the
mountain areas.
Our bird from last year is back...Tatty is his name..as he is not as smart as the other birds.
The local Italian eatery had been enjoyed a few
times last year...and it is within stumbling distance.
Some
delicious fish covered in potato Rösti
I did want to spend too
much time with the wine-list...so chose one I did not know.
Elena
Walch Beyond The Clouds 2012
South Tyrol, Italy
Never heard of
this...worth a try...and owner told me there was some Gewürttraminer
in the mix with the Chardonnay. This before I had tasted...and not
being a lover of the grape.
It was nice...well made...much better
with the food.
Points 16
Saturday
16 May 2015
My local...Kirschner Stube...and a Riesling from
Knoll.
A small starter...then the Salmon filet.
Knoll Riesling
Schütt Smaragd 2012
Wachau, Austria
Big glass...it was needed...still tight with
chunkiness.
Smell of ripe apples and pears...fresh acidity...with HEAPS of minerals.
A package not yet letting you see what's inside the box.
Points 17
Sunday
17 May 2015
On my walk earlier in the week I had eyed the
restaurant for the evening.
The wine list had been viewed
yesterday.
Isn't it strange...with all the good food...that my
wife and I craved for Pommes Frites(Chips to you English).
The
starters were Tatar from Yellow Tuna and....
Main course...my wife
wanted the Hamburger...she would leave the bread....and a portion of
CHIPS.
I chose one of the 3 steaks...Simmentaler Filet 220 Gram
and some CHIPS.
Neither make good photos but were great.
I
needed a wine to take in all the food.
Prager Grüner
Veltliner Achleiten 2011
Wachau, Austria
Thankfully the vintage
meant that this had flattened out...with all components in
in the
right place. Full throttle though...exotic...pears and
peaches.
Points 17.5
Monday
18 May 2015
A
beautiful day...so I hired a bike and rode around for 2
hours...taking in the views, the smells...etc
A
relaxing snooze in the afternoon...and a short walk to Kirchner
Stube...a delicious carpaccio and some fish(Seeforelle)
The
wine....Loimer...was a perfect partner
Loimer Langenlois Spiegel
Grüne Veltliner 2012
Wachau, Austria
Aged in large oak barrels
for 12 months.
Sprinkling of minerals...ripe apples...fresh and
zesty...creamy texture.
A great food wine.
Points 17
I sat and thought and thought...ain't doing nothing wonderful?
Tuesday
19 May 2015
Rain
rain go away...come again another day...but no chance. Next to the
mountains it hangs for ages. We had a coffee at the hotel
Überfahrt...you drive onto the forcourt and give your car key to the
porter...you can imagine what this hotel is like. A 3 star restaurant
among other eateries.
For
the evening I wandered to the lovely little italien that we had
visited last week.
Papa is serving tonight...very Italian.
A
zucchina piccata to start the proceedings
Pasta as good as last
time.
Seeteufel a little dry...needed a light sauce...and the
meditaranian vegetables were too much.
Lageder
Löwengang Chardonnay 2011
Alto Adige, Italy
Always a
pleasure...so nicely balanced for food. At first you search for
fruit...but after a short visit to the glass...the creaminess is
there.
Points 17
On
the next table somebody ordered calves liver...and asked for it 'well
done'...the waitress kindly said it would be HARD...so they agreed
for it to be a little pink in colour.!
Wednesday
20 May 2015
The rain is here to stay...the Gastronomie saying it
will stay over the national holiday weekend. Stay in and relax...do
things you never have time for at home.
Our
destination this evening was the Fährhutte 14 again.
What I
thought may be a small starter of Pasta was a quite filling
version.
I chose the Sirloin steak...and my wife was on the Jacobs
Mussels trail again...
Dreissigacker
Einzigacker Weissburgunder trocken 2012
Rheinhessen, Germany
Did
not make notes...certainly a good wine...and I can see where the
critrics are coming from with their praise...but still too fat for my
liking. Too young as well...so we will agree to disagree.
Points 16.5
Thursday
21 May 2015
My wife looked at me around lunchtime...and send she
did not want to pack next day.
I needed no second thought to decide...and ran
to the reception and luckily our apartment was available for another
week. The poor weather had meant cancellations. I phoned the office
and my assistant said all was OK. I walked out to the Tegernsee and
took in the views and the air.
Another week of this...with or
without sun...was like Xmas only without all the media hustle.
A
visit again to the Kirschner Stube...and I decided to risk a high priced
Burgundy.
Maison Roche de Bellen Chassagne-Montrachet Vieilles
Vignes 2011
Burgundy, France
Classic style...slightly oxidated nose...very old vines...and appreciated airing.
Was it worth it?...well...no...all
very nice...but only 'Village' quality.
Points 16.25
Friday
22 May 2015
As the owner of Dolce Vita had promised to produce
something not on the list...
it was at one of his tables that I
landed. A couple of German Rieslings were shown...
and I chose the
Wittmann.
Wittmann Aulrede Riesling GG 2012
Rheinhessen,
Germany
Peaches, Grapefruit,Pears...all in one big sniff.
This is only a baby...but a thrilling wine nevertheless. Complex palate...
with a creamy texture. Perfect balance...racy...delicious.
Points 17.75
Saturday
23 May 2015
Michel Fonne Riesling Grand Cru Mambourg 2008
Alsace, FranceSurprise of the holiday. I knew the wine-list well....and quite by chance I glanced at the French wines...about 5...and saw this...at € 37,--
I asked Uwe...our excellent waiter...if it was still available. His face told me that no-one ordered it...but he would check.
Sure enough...he re-appeared with the wine.
Perfect ripe Riesling nose...no way it could hide it's origin either. Alsace top wines need time.
Pears and peaches...with lovely citrus thrust...steely and a star.
Points 17.5
PS to this post...I asked Uwe on our final visit if I could purchase a bottle to take home.
He asked his boss...and they charges we only € 19,- !!
On arriving home I saw that it was 2009...but I am not complaining. Maybe when I have tried it...but I doubt it.
Sunday
24 May 2015
Walked to the back of Rottach to a cafe that served
good home made cakes...and
ended up giving an hour's advice to an
elderley lady who had sat at my table.
I think I
helped...
The weather was getting better...
and the Itilianan Restaurant owner had found another not on his list.
Heinrich Weissburgunder Leithaberg 2012
Burgenland, AustriaAnother delight...and a Weissburgunder to my taste. Trace of melons and grapefruit.
Reserved style...again what I want...and honey flavoured! Acidity and fruit perfectly balanced.
Salty minerals.
Point 17.25
Monday 25 May 2015
Tatty was still on the prowl...
My wife had been craving for
Chinese food...and the best in the area seemed to be Jasmin
in
Tegernsee itself. Good job we booked a table...as people were coming
in and waiting at the door. They have a 2 in 1 menu...which means you
choose two things and get half and hal on your plate. It was all
good...but you know me...I need wine...and all they had were wines by the glass
and no vintages.
Tuesday
26 May 2015
Had a massage...which really helped....and was ready
for food.
After the quieter weather the previous day...the rain
was back...so umbrella to Dolce Vita.
I wanted a large portion of
Pasta...and as the owner was due in later....I chose a wine I had
already drank at the Kirschner Stube...Loimer's GV 2012
Wednesday
27 May 2015
A stroll along the front...and the sun almost came
out!
A re-visit to the Fährhutte 14...to try an elderly Burgundy.
It was slighty corked...which pleased me as what was behind was a touch shallow.
No problem...the wine was taken awaya...and the kitchen confirmed.
A quick decision...decant the Tignanello.
Antinori Tignanello 2010
Toscana, Italy
80% Sangiovese, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc.
Ruby red colour...smell of ripe plums. Palte shows sweet cherries...surprisingly very drinkable.
Still firm but with silky tannins.
Points 17.75
Thursday
28 May 2015
Last visit to the Kirschner Stube...and both courses really delicious.
A wine from the Nahe...was a good marriage.
Diel Riesling Pittermännchen G G 2009
Nahe, Germany
Last day in the Stube...the food was so good...and I really forgot to concentrate on the wine.
Just the marks
Points 16.25
Friday
29 May 2015
We sat out at the cafe on the Tegernsee shore...and then 'gently' packed for the next day.
Saturday 30 May 2015
Return to the day job.....
