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Rhubarb is in season! And how best to make the most of it than a rhubarb tart and a chilled glass of dessert wine? The perfect ending to your meal, and the perfect way to say goodbye to winter and hello to spring. Recipe from Martin Barz, wine pairings from your Winemonger. Continue reading

Winemonger is proud to import and introduce the incredible line of Zalto wine glasses to the US market. Feather light, and yet dishwasher safe. Hand-made and mouth-blown, and yet lead-free. One might even call the Zalto stemware line "green" - but most are calling the Zalto glasses the finest available on the market, period. Read about the history of the Zalto Glasmanufakture Glasshutte, the use of the Earth's tilt angles, and the Austrian wine priest, Father Hans Denk, which all come together in these form-meet-function wine glasses. Continue reading

Chef Martin Barz shares with us his recipe for braised veal cheeks this week. The semmelknodel could make a nice side dish along with the carrots that braise alongside the cheeks. And, of course, we have the perfect recommendations for wines to pair with braised veal. Continue reading

From Winemonger Guest Chef Martin Barz, an easier recipe for the traditional Austrian Semmelknödel, or, bread dumpling. This makes a great side dish (particularly with game meats) or is the perfect vehicle for your favorite sauce. Continue reading

We are very excited to introduce Martin Barz, the very talented chef who will be sharing his recipes with us here on Winemonger. Martin hails from Konstanz, a town in south-west Germany on the border of Switzerland, but is well versed in classic Austrian fair as well, for which we will suggest great wine pairings. Martin also hosts his own wine and food blog, Berlin Kitchen, which is a fantastic source for recipes from all over the world. Continue reading