Salomon Steiner Hund Riesling

Kremstal, Austria

Kremstal's most historically significant wine — from primary rock terraces at Stein (across the Danube from the Wachau border) that have been cultivated since Roman times. The Steiner Hund site produces biodynamic Riesling of extraordinary minerality: citrus blossom, white stone fruit, and a salty, smoking mineral quality from the ancient rock. Ages beautifully for a decade. Austria's counter-argument to Wachau Riesling: equally complex at more accessible prices.

Pairing intelligence

• main: Mineral Kremstal Riesling pairs classically with central European river fish
• starter: Wine's mineral slate notes and stone fruit lift shellfish bisque sweetness
• fish course: Salomon Steiner Hund Riesling's salty mineral character and pristine acidity pairs beautifully with delicate whole fish preparations. The fennel amplifies the wine's aromatic precision while lemon confit mirrors the Riesling's characteristic citrus-mineral interplay.
• main: Dry Riesling acidity cuts spiced pork fat; stone fruit mirrors pickling brine
• cheese: Caramel notes in aged Gouda complement Riesling's petrol and stone fruit character
• starter: Petrol-tinged dry Riesling cuts pork fat; cornichon acidity echoes wine's bite
• dessert: Apple and pastry in strudel mirror Riesling's ripe stone fruit and mineral finish