German wines paired with Asian cuisine

VANCOUVER -- Wines of Germany recently hosted a "Perfect Pairings" luncheon in Vancouver with award-winning author and Master of Wine, Jeannie Cho Lee, to highlight the compatibility of German wine and Asian food.The luncheon celebrated Ms Cho’s new 52-page booklet on pairing German wines with eight different Asian cuisines.

"Perfect Pairings: German Wines and Asian Flavours" is part of a yearlong collaboration with the German Wine Institute that aims to provide a better understanding of how authentic Asian flavours can be enjoyed with the refreshing array of wines from Germany.

Attendees were served a sparkling Riesling Sekt as an aperitif before dining on five courses, each paired with German wines specifically chosen to complement the dish. The pairings included a range of German Riesling, in addition to other varietals such as Sp?tburgunder (Pinot Noir) and Pinot Blanc.

The luncheon was held at Bao Bei Chinese Brasserie in Vancouver’s Chinatown neighbourhood on April 25th. The wines selected paired with a menu of eclectic Chinese dishes, including Sichuan cucumbers, Tofu Skin with King Oyster Mushroom, Crisp Pork Belly, Lotus Root, and Youtiao -- a type of Chinese doughnut.