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Any suggestions on pairing for the following courses would be appreciated:

Spinach salad with bacon and buttermilk/blue cheese dressing

Scallops wrapped in pancetta with rosemary

Beef tenderloin rubbed with mix of ground ancho, fennel seed, and anise (thinking Cab based on the tenderloin, but new world syrah based on spice rub)
 
Posts: 310 | Location: SE Michigan | Registered: Nov 05, 2003Reply With QuoteEdit or Delete MessageReport This Post
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I'd go with a nice Brut Champagne for the salad, and either continue with that or have a Chalone Pinot Blanc or a White Burgundy with the scallops.
Try a Cline Mourvedre or a Seghesio Zin with the beef.

Just my .02


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Champagne for the first course.

A white rhone for the scallops. Think CdP.


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Champagne with fatty foods is one of the best pairings I know.
I concur with first recomendation.
 
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Great advice. I'll definitely go with the consensus on a Champagne with the salad.

I'll post the choices and how they worked on Monday.
 
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NV E Barnaut Blanc de Noirs Brut worked very nicely with the first 2 courses, with the bubbles cutting through the richness of some of the ingredients.

With the tenderloin, I liked the Cline Mourvedre suggestion, but not having one in the cellar I pulled an 01 Torbreck Steading (GSM blend). Rich and spicy enough to stand up to the tenderloin and its seasoning. Enjoyed by all! No need to hold 'em if you've got 'em, but not likely to decline any time soon. Thanks again for the suggestions.
 
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