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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1968
Page
9
A La Crosse visitor renowned as a leading authority on wines and brandies in America is E Otto Sichel. The eminent connoisseur made a notable impression during his stay, illustrating his extensive knowledge and influence in the field.
Born 1907 in Mainz Germany Sichel is a five generation wine maker and export specialist now residing in San Francisco California. He studied wine chemistry at Berlin University graduating in 1925 and gained experience in French and English wineries before moving to the United States in 1936.
The article outlines wine as a food commodity shaped by long effort and study in America. It traces wine’s biblical mentions and ancient roots, notes three classes of wine with natural varieties defining dryness levels, and discusses the complexity of taste and production standards.
The passage explains fortified wines with added spirits at an early stage to create sweeter flavors and stop fermentation leaving sugar. It notes dry wines like Fine Sherry have high alcohol, Madeira uses cane spirit, and liqueurs create sparkling wines. It also covers natural wine colors white red and rose and how pigment in grape skins determines color.
A reader guidance column discusses teenage skin concerns persisting into adulthood and medical steps including dermatology and diet. It then shifts to a feature on wine production in California, its history, aging, degorgement, and consumer trends plus an engagement notice for Beverly Ann Johnson and William Robert Jordan.
A savory French dressing coats drained asparagus spears marinated and served on crisp lettuce. Garnished with pepper strips for a company dinner salad featuring a bright, zesty flavor.
Canned beets and their liquid can be stirred into beef bouillon and heated to form a soup. Season with a touch of brown sugar and lemon juice for brightness and depth.
In heating butter for frying let the foam subside before adding food. Remove excess foam as it rises to prevent splatter and ensure even browning.
Pimiento stuffed green olives sliced finely add a bright salty note to heated whole kernel corn whether from frozen cooked or from canned prep. The combination boosts flavor and rounds out the dish with a tangy finish.
Mr and Mrs D W Darling announce the engagement of daughter Nancy Carol to Kenneth Wayne Deml. Nancy attended La Crosse State University and works for Trane Co. Kenneth works for Riviera Sportswear Co. and serves in the National Guard. Wedding planned for April 6.
Drain cherries and reduce juice by heating. Stir in sugar and cornstarch with the juice and cook to a clear sauce. Add cherries and fruit slices then port and reheat. Lightly warm brandy and ignite. Serve alone or over ice cream or cake. yields three to six portions.
In Los Angeles a host’s do-it-yourself winemaking draws mixed guest reactions as amateurs showcase home vintages. The piece explains steps from grape selection to fermentation and aging, notes California grape sources, and covers federal permits allowing up to 200 gallons yearly for home use.
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