We're having a much belated family "Passover" dinner. The menu involves Brisket (Jewish style, not BBQ), Swedish meatballs, string beans in a tomato sauce, matzoh ball soup. What wine would you recommend with such a meal? General varietal suggestion would be fine. I was thinking maybe a Burgundy would go well. The wine need not be Kosher. Thanks!

Planning next year's menu already? The last night of Passover was April 19th.

5th question:
On all other nights we drink a full bodied Cabernet Sauvignon, with a lush nose, well balanced, and moderate tannins. Why on this night do we drink that horrid sweet stuff?

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Originally posted by Board-O:
Planning next year's menu already? The last night of Passover was April 19th.

Uh, Board-O, he did indicate that it was "belated." Play nice with the new kid!!!

If the meatballs are the typically "sweet" Swedish meatballs, probably would recommend a Zin. Should be good enough with the brisket. Will hold up to the meatballs. Happy holiday!

PH

Thanks for the suggestions. I realize that Passover had passed but the only time that our far-flung family could get together was last weekend (i.e. after Passover). We called it a Passover dinner even though it really wasn't.

What did you end up drinking?

PH

"last minute" passover recommendation....


cafe? tea? are nightcaps allowed??

I ended up buying 3 bottles of Dry Creek Vineyard 2003 Heritage Zinfandel, which I really liked. It went well with the meatballs, which were on the sweeter side.

Sounds like a good choice. I've found their Zins to be good QPRs. By the way, their winery is a great place for a picnic.

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By the way, their winery is a great place for a picnic.

Without question, a great place Board-O.