Wine thoughts for dinner menu?

Thank-you one and all. Some excellent ideas. I'll definitely be coming back to take advantage of the wisdom in this group.

To Ian and others whose blood pressure rises at the (incorrect) American use of the word, "entree", I apologize. I did not edit the menu I received, rather transfering it directly into my posting. I'll try to do better next time. :-)

To those who wondered about the choice of dishes (too many salads, odd order, not wine-friendly, whatever), I've had no hand in it. I suspect they don't have that much experience with wine and food and probably just thought they were interesting courses. (I was brought into the act because I somehow got designated the group's "wine guru" [because I donate some rather nice wines to the auction each year - go figure].) I've since discovered this was just supposed to be a _sample_ menu, with the _real_ menu to be determined with the diners' input, what's available at the time (including the wines), etc., so I may yet be back with a revised (and actual) menu. (I'm hoping I'll have a _bit_ of input so as to improve the food/wine marriage.)

Another friend and I will be offering a wine dinner in my (soon?) to be completed new house. (She and her beau cook, I wine, and the house astounds.) I may consult the expertise in this group for that, too, but the dishes tend not to be too exotic/odd, since the wines are major part of the meal, and we have a _bit_ more experience with pairing food and wine. [Also, my cellar is a _bit_ more international than just Oregon. :-) ] I don't happen to believe that you want particularly complex/active dishes if you're trying to showcase good food _and_ fine wines. (Am I wrong in this assumption?)

In any event, I thank you all again for your input. It is much appreciated.

Regards,

- Roy

=*=*Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest. - Mark Twain The truth is rarely pure, and never simple. - Oscar Wilde

Roy: well, I'll not waste my money then.

cheers Mathew