Cookin’ on the Coast – Season 13, Episode 3:
Deinhard Riesling with Maple Glazed Wild Salmon
In Episode #3 of Season 13 of Cookin’ on the Coast, Shanyn Ward from Liquor Plus introduces the Deinhard Green Label Riesling. Hailing from Germany’s iconic Mosel region, this premium Riesling comes from vineyards unlike any other—sun-drenched terraced slopes with gradients as steep as 68–100%. These slate stone–covered hillsides may be tough to farm, but they give Riesling its unmistakable minerality, freshness, and vibrant fruit character.
Golden yellow in the glass with citrus highlights, this Riesling shines with aromas of papaya, mango, and passion fruit, lifted by fresh citrus and orange blossom. Notes of apple, fig, and honey add depth, while the palate offers medium sweetness, juicy acidity, and a signature slate minerality that makes Mosel Rieslings world famous.
The Deinhard story is as compelling as the wine itself. Founded in 1794 by Johann Friedrich Deinhard in the German city of Koblenz, one of Europe’s most important trading ports at the time, the winery quickly became a pioneer in bringing German wine to international markets like Canada and the USA—where wine culture was just beginning to take root. Over 250 years later, Deinhard remains the longest-standing German wine brand on the global stage, with its still and sparkling wines even being chosen for royal events.
With its exotic fruit character, lively acidity, and balanced sweetness, the Deinhard Green Label Riesling is a natural match for Chef Heidi’s Maple Glazed Wild Salmon.
Head to a Liquor Plus liquor store near you to pickup the Deinhard Green Label Riesling.
Chef Heidi’s Maple Glazed Wild Salmon is a dish that strikes the perfect balance between comfort and elegance—easy enough for a weeknight meal yet polished enough for a dinner party. The salmon fillets are marinated and brushed with a sauce of maple syrup, apple juice, butter, smoked paprika, garlic, and lemon, creating layers of flavour that are sweet, smoky, tangy, and savoury all at once. Air-fried until caramelized, the salmon develops a glossy glaze and tender, flaky texture. Optional slices of baked apple add a subtle sweetness and an extra seasonal twist.
In this episode, Chef Heidi and Shanyn Ward explore why the Deinhard Green Label Riesling is such a natural partner for this dish. The Riesling’s juicy acidity cuts through the rich, buttery salmon, while its notes of pineapple, peach, mango, and citrus echo the maple glaze and apple accents beautifully. Meanwhile, the wine’s slate-driven minerality provides a clean, refreshing contrast to the dish’s sweet and smoky character, preventing the pairing from ever feeling too heavy.
Together, the maple-glazed salmon and Riesling demonstrate the beauty of balance: the richness of wild salmon uplifted by the vibrant energy of a classic Mosel wine. It’s a pairing that feels both comforting and refined—an ideal choice for entertaining or enjoying at home.
Grab the recipes below and all the ingredients at your local Country Grocer:
Liquor Plus Sponsors Cookin’ on the Coast
Each week, Liquor Plus sponsors the Pairings segment of Cookin’ on the Coast on CHEK. The show features unique food and drink pairings offered by BC suppliers, with recipes created by Chef Heidi Fink and sponsored by Country Grocer. All of the beverages featured on the program can be found in Liquor Plus stores across Vancouver Island.
