Pairing Recommendations?

Nov 16, 2004 4 Replies

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Ed Rasimus

So, then you can drink (or offer to your guests) whatever.... Depends upon the vinaigrette or not. Probably the grapes and feta let you lean toward a crisp white--Pinot Grigio, Pinot Gris, even Gewurtztraminer--maybe Alsace. Soup ranges far and wide, but seldom (other than the…

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Below is the menu. What should we drink?



I am in Idaho, so Pacific Northwest and California choices are probably easier for me to locate.



Thanks in advance!



Appetizers -- Unknown, will probably ask company to bring some



Mixed Greens with Grapes & Feta



Soup -- doesn't matter what it is, eh? We'll continue with whatever we serve with the salad.



Roast Duck with Dried Cherry Sauce



Creamy Parsnips & Pears



Green Beans with Poppy Seed Dressing



Braised Red Cabbage with Chestnuts



Tangerine-Chocolate Tart


-- Robert


So, then you can drink (or offer to your guests) whatever....

Depends upon the vinaigrette or not. Probably the grapes and feta let you lean toward a crisp white--Pinot Grigio, Pinot Gris, even Gewurtztraminer--maybe Alsace.

Soup ranges far and wide, but seldom (other than the likes of hearty peasant fare) does it recommend itself to a wine. Think Williamette Valley, Russian River Valley, Carneros bottlers.

Since you start near the Pac NW and Calif, probably the traditional pairing would be a full-bodied Pinot Noir. But, based on the accompaniments, you could also do a nice hearty Zinfandel, like Ridge or Renwood.

The only stumbler here is the PS dressing.

The big Zins and hearty PNs are still around when the chocolate arrives. Tangerine is a heard flavor to deal with in red wines and the duck demands it. Maybe offer a sweeter style champers with dessert.

Ed Rasimus Fighter Pilot (USAF-Ret) "When Thunder Rolled"

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