These circles, these rituals! Every year I talk about Federweißer; every year, it's a consolation for the crisp cool September air. The instant I saw a bottle I knew I had to buy it and have friends over. This sweet foaming almost-wine is the perfect fleeting pleasure to share. (And those who find it too low-brow are welcome to the red wine in the cupboard.)
It used to be hard to buy but it seems most wine shops manage to find some these days. Novices take note: because the liquid is still fermenting the tops are capped but not corked, so be sure you keep your bottle upright when you take it home!
Federweißer is one of my very favorite things about Germany and one reason that I wish, every fall, that I were living there. Le sigh. Have a big glass for me.
Posted by: Emily | 18 September 2010 at 05:35 PM
And a glass for me - I am still nursing L. We live in a wine area here and the city is packed with stands... you'd love it!
Posted by: Jo Spittler | 18 September 2010 at 07:20 PM
in my area of the east coast, new wine season (brief as it is) also is big for our local wine shops.
Posted by: jonquil | 19 September 2010 at 02:44 PM
Just made a gorgeous onion tart to go with the new wine!
Fun, friendly and a perfect nite in!
Toma
Posted by: The Antiques Diva | 21 September 2010 at 07:00 PM
Emily, I've been drinking it whenever I find it.
Jo, you lucky thing!
Jonquil, interesting, I didn't realize you could find it on the East Coast too. May I ask where?
Antiques Diva, mhmm, I love creamy savory tarts.
Posted by: Berlin Reified | 27 September 2010 at 11:40 AM