Best Pairings for Austrian Wines

At Seäsonal Restaurant and Weinbar in New York City, chef Wolfgang Ban pairs haute-Austrian dishes with a stellar list of wines. Here, his takes on comfort classics: schnitzel and goulash.

Crispy Wiener Schnitzel with Lingonberry Preserves

Potato Salad with Champagne Vinegar

Sour Cream Cucumber Salad

Veal Goulash with Paprika, Caraway and Fried Capers

Great Wines

Zweigelt

Northwest of Vienna, Wagram is a source for potent reds like spicy Zweigelts. Ban loves the rich 2006 Leth Gigama. Another good bottle: 2008 Fritsch Red Soil.

Grüner Veltliner

Although not well known in the US, Weinviertel is Austria's largest wine region. Try its 2008 Weingut Hum Hofer Freiberg or 2008 Martinshof Grüners.

More Great Austrian Wines & Pairings:

Wine Primer: Austrian Varietals

Austria: Vienna Restaurants and Austrian Ingredients

Grüner Veltliner Pairings

Published October 2010

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