Wine Selection.

[Otto]

I'v always been a red wine drinker,to me it goes with everything.

But I was kinda wondering when you post a new recipe, if someone could try it out and to list what the choice of drink was.

For instance the other night I made my cinamon chicken on the grill,my favorit wine is Buena Vista Cabernet Sauvignon.Of course I like to have a glass before, during and after the dinner.

I think there has always been disagreement about what to drink with seafood and red meat...and so on.

[Hsnopi]

well seafood is an issue because of the differences of the intensity of the fish. a mild fish, imo, needs a white wine. a more robust fish can handle a red.

as for meat.
beef i think gets red, white meat chicken can go either way. prolly depends a lot onhow itis prepared.

just my two cents.

and of course. theyare all guidelines. but these are how i generally work it.

[LilPuppy]

Well not being a wine drinker (Beer..not just for breakfast anymore) but doing fine dining cooking and always asking what goes with what, the consesus nowadays is to have what you would prefer to taste..Which makes sense , why thrill the palate oneway and deny it pleasure the other . But traditionally it is a full bodied red with beef ( roasts , steaks and other grilled meats).....A lighter and slightly sweeter red for veal and pork. Now with chicken red or white does suffice . Fish should be white (most recipes call for white wine..ok alot ) a sweet and fruity is always good and recommended for crusteceans (shrimp , lobster etc. ) :D

[Chairman_Kaga]

Check the front page of Recipes (http://recipes.goneboating.net).

General terms:
Red meat - red wine
white meat - white wine
Salmon - red wine
shell fish - white wine.


BUT, that is an over generalization. In reality, you want to try to match the flavor of the wine to the food. So if you're eating chocolate cake, you'd like a nice sweet port, rare T-bone you'd want a good merlot.

Acidic food - acidic wine
sweet food - sweet wine
spicy (spicy mexican, cajun, etc) - Strong flavorful wine like a Merlot
grilled beef - hearty red like cabernet, merlot, etc...
shellfish (shrimp, lobster, clams <not fried>) - blush to a dry white
Pork - Pinot grigio or a less hearty red to maybe a blush
Chicken - Dry white or maybe a less hearty red like a zinfindel or pinot noir

Then you have to account for the meat seasonings and any sauces. Try to match the strongest/most promenant flavor in the dish.

[Chairman_Kaga]

Found this site today looking for a few ideas.

Wine Pairings (http://www.wine-club-central.com/Food.aspx)

[MASH]

Since I am a red wine drinker, I've found that different reds can pair with just about anything.

Shell fish = Pinot Noir
Red meat = Cabernet
Italian = Chianti *sigh*
Salads/Vegetables = Shiraz
All-around drinker = Merlot

[Angry Kid]

Since I am a red wine drinker, I've found that different reds can pair with just about anything.

Shell fish = Pinot Noir
Red meat = Cabernet
Italian = Chianti *sigh*
Salads/Vegetables = Shiraz
All-around drinker = Merlot

If you love Chianti, you'd love Amarone. :nod:

[Chairman_Kaga]

Since I am a red wine drinker, I've found that different reds can pair with just about anything.

Shell fish = Pinot Noir
Red meat = Cabernet
Italian = Chianti *sigh*
Salads/Vegetables = Shiraz
All-around drinker = Merlot
I too prefer reds over anything. I rarely drink white wine.

Chicken = Zinfandel (unless heavily seasoned)

Whenever in doubt, you can try the middle of the road approach and get a good Pinot Noir or Shiraz (my fav).



Save the Ports for getting her drunk after dinner. :D

[SauerKraut]

http://www.bulgarianwine.com This link is for if you want to try something a little more mediterranean. Bulgariya makes some excellent wines that win over France's best a lot of the time. Though many of you might scoff at the words "Bulgariyan wine??" You'll be surprised to note that we're very famous for high quality vintners.




http://www.rakia.com
Our traditional drink, Rakia (featured here on this link) is a "wine" of a sort that is made from the grape leaves AND the grapes themselves. 80 proof wine! Gotta enjoy it with blocks of cheese and bread. It's smooth, and some good sh*t, mang.

[TedHershey]

http://www.bulgarianwine.com This link is for if you want to try something a little more mediterranean. Bulgariya makes some excellent wines that win over France's best a lot of the time. Though many of you might scoff at the words "Bulgariyan wine??" You'll be surprised to note that we're very famous for high quality vintners.




http://www.rakia.com
Our traditional drink, Rakia (featured here on this link) is a "wine" of a sort that is made from the grape leaves AND the grapes themselves. 80 proof wine! Gotta enjoy it with blocks of cheese and bread. It's smooth, and some good sh*t, mang.

Not a drinker myself but my girlfriend swears by the Montenegro Wines she gets at the little serb deli down the street.

[SauerKraut]

http://www.bulgarianwine.com This link is for if you want to try something a little more mediterranean. Bulgariya makes some excellent wines that win over France's best a lot of the time. Though many of you might scoff at the words "Bulgariyan wine??" You'll be surprised to note that we're very famous for high quality vintners.




http://www.rakia.com
Our traditional drink, Rakia (featured here on this link) is a "wine" of a sort that is made from the grape leaves AND the grapes themselves. 80 proof wine! Gotta enjoy it with blocks of cheese and bread. It's smooth, and some good sh*t, mang.

Not a drinker myself but my girlfriend swears by the Montenegro Wines she gets at the little serb deli down the street.


Holy 2 month revival of the wine thread! hehehe I re-read all the posts, not remembering any of them. Then I saw my own post. Yo Ho! Time Warp, Baby.



Serbian wine is d4mn fine also. that region has nutrient rich soil perfect for yeilding grapes. The Montenegran wines are not to my taste though, too much iron in the soil (landmines).

[Otto]

"Sauerkraut The Montenegran wines are not to my taste though, too much iron in the soil (landmines).

I guess you have to watch where you step at harvest time.