Wines with Thai

Theme - wines that should go with Thai food!

Squid, prawns, gyoza, Yum Yum Drum

• 2020 Weingut Willi Bründlmayer Riesling 1ÖTW Alte Reben Reserve Ried Heiligenstein 90 Points

  Austria, Niederösterreich, Kamptal

  Pale and steely with a slight floral perfume. Bone dry on the palate, with tart lime and some more exotic fruit; the incisive acidity dominates at this stage, and it wasn't especially lovable.

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• 2020 Weingut Willi Bründlmayer Grüner Veltliner 1ÖTW Ried Loiserberg 89 Points

  Austria, Niederösterreich, Kamptal

  Again, rather dry! A hint of Turkish Delight on the nose, which became more prominent with air. Citrus fruit dominated the palate, and it became broader and yellower with time, with some saline and savoury aspects and good length. The finish was just too tart, even sharp, for me though: this needs time to show its best.

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Aubergine and tofu salad

• 2019 Grosset Riesling Springvale Clare Valley 91 Points

  Australia, South Australia, Mount Lofty Ranges, Clare Valley

  These Aussie Rieslings aren't quite my style, but can't deny this is a good wine, and lovely with the food. Lime and kerosene on the nose, and more cordial-esque lime on the lipsmacking palate. Really refreshing, with a slight mealy edge that presumably reflects the fact this is now five years old.

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Kra Pao pork

• 2007 Dönnhoff Niederhäuser Hermannshöhle Riesling Spätlese 92 Points

  Germany, Nahe

  Much better showing than when I last opened a bottle in spring 2023. Soft and weightless, soulful, with smooth buttery citrus and honey, then tarte tatin on the rounded finish. Almost too sweet and flabby, but actually just delightful.

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• 2018 Gunderloch Riesling On the QT - Bin 34: The Hawaiian Reserve Riesling 91 Points

  Germany, Rheinhessen

  A bracing contrast to the Donnhoff, but intrinsically in balance. Some thyme as well as exotic tropical fruit (hello, 2018), presented in a svelte, tasteful package.

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• 2017 Domaine Barmes-Buecher Gewurztraminer 4 90 Points

  France, Alsace

  Rather sweet, and has varietal typicity, with its exotic fruit and note of honey linctus. Everything kept sufficiently in check to make it a good table wine, too, although (as with a number of the other wines tonight) I found the acidity a little brisk.

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• 2019 Domaine Barmes-Buecher Gewurztraminer Steingrübler 92 Points

  France, Alsace, Alsace Grand Cru

  Rather lean, but undoubtedly tasty. Tangy and not especially exotic, making it drinkable in a way one doesn't necessarily expect of Gewurz. Classy wine, popular with everyone around the table.

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• 1983 Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Gris Rangen de Thann Clos St. Urbain Vendange Tardive 92 Points

  France, Alsace, Alsace Grand Cru

  Honeycomb and bitter marmalade on the nose, then when drunk notes of oatmeal and burned orange, and finishing piquant and spicy. A surprising level of bite given its age! I really liked this, but wasn't to everyone's taste.

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Hmmm - not my favourite selection of wines, many being too brisk and acidic for my taste, but they mostly went well with the food. And the food was delicious!