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wine question: I'm planning an Octoberfest theme for my bookclub, but what red wine would I serve?
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bonnieinholland
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meat rolls wine
Ang, I wasn't sure what these rouladen were so did a quick google search. It looks like they are meat rolls cooked with a sauce of mustard, onions and bacon? In that case, I would probably stick with German or Alsace whites (Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris) - in any case, whether white or red, I wouldn't go for anything too oaky or too heavy but would choose something light and palate cleansing. If you do want a red, then I would personally tend to go toward Richard's ideas. The German Spatburgunder is the pinot noir grape - very light quaffing stuff when from Germany. In Alsace, they also make a light pinot noir, very much comparable to the German ones. (Note: these are really different from California or Oregon pinots.) Another German red possibility would be a Dornfelder (that's the grape). These are also on the lighter side, sometime with oak ageing, sometimes not. Blaufrankisch is Austrian - heavier and fruitier and oakier than the German red wines. Another idea for you is a Beaujolais - not the awful Beaujolais Nouveau, but a Beaujolais Villages or a Cru Beaujolais (from one of the ten cru villages, like Fleurie, Brouilly, Chiroubles, etc). These are lovely, low-tannin wines with enough acids to match the heavy sauce. In the end, it's all a matter of personal taste. cheers, Bonnie
Ang, I wasn't sure what these rouladen were so did a quick google search. It looks like they are meat rolls cooked with a sauce of mustard, onions and bacon? In that case, I would probably stick with German or Alsace whites (Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris) - in any case, whether white or red, I wouldn't go for anything too oaky or too heavy but would choose something light and palate cleansing. If you do want a red, then I would personally tend to go toward Richard's ideas. The German Spatburgunder is the pinot noir grape - very light quaffing stuff when from Germany. In Alsace, they also make a light pinot noir, very much comparable to the German ones. (Note: these are really different from California or Oregon pinots.) Another German red possibility would be a Dornfelder (that's the grape). These are also on the lighter side, sometime with oak ageing, sometimes not. Blaufrankisch is Austrian - heavier and fruitier and oakier than the German red wines. Another idea for you is a Beaujolais - not the awful Beaujolais Nouveau, but a Beaujolais Villages or a Cru Beaujolais (from one of the ten cru villages, like Fleurie, Brouilly, Chiroubles, etc). These are lovely, low-tannin wines with enough acids to match the heavy sauce. In the end, it's all a matter of personal taste. cheers, Bonnie
Good to see you!! Ang in the big city probably has access to more European wines? We have a
nice selection, but very few Europeans.
Have you had Oyster Bay Sauv Blanc or Pinot Noir from New Zealand? I was thinking about a light Pinot here, and in my opinion that would be a good match.
I did not think about the Beaujolias, sounds nice!
Have a great weekend,
Nan
nice selection, but very few Europeans.
Have you had Oyster Bay Sauv Blanc or Pinot Noir from New Zealand? I was thinking about a light Pinot here, and in my opinion that would be a good match.
I did not think about the Beaujolias, sounds nice!
Have a great weekend,
Nan
thank you all. I have copied this and am fully prepared now for October.(am I over-preparing??!!)
yes. as always. I was thinking a Beajoulais would be nice too, and it's probably what is readily available in Germany. we do have a large wine/liquor store, the Brown Jug, here in Anchorage on the other side of town, and it has wines sectioned off by country---some. i'll have fun now wondering around with a list of all your suggestions.
yes. as always. I was thinking a Beajoulais would be nice too, and it's probably what is readily available in Germany. we do have a large wine/liquor store, the Brown Jug, here in Anchorage on the other side of town, and it has wines sectioned off by country---some. i'll have fun now wondering around with a list of all your suggestions.