Asparagus Match?

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As long as the asparagus is grilled-- or roasted-- to the point of carmelization, it's OK with wine, unlike steamed or lightly sauteed asparagus.

Just match the wine to the fish. Personally, I'd go with Oregon Pinot or Burgundy, one that's not overtly fruity.

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Originally posted by Purple Teeth:

Also, for those who serve asparagus with red meat - what's your wine choice?

A few months ago a '95 Gruaud Larose paired amazingly well with some grilled asparagus. I pulled the Bdx that evening because I thought it would be a good match for the sausage/lamb/beef bolognese I was working on all afternoon ... turned out that the wine paired better with the grilled asparagus ... go figure! So, from that point forward I always go to a nice Left Banker for asparagus and steak. Napa Cab. would work too, but it's the Bdx. that really shines with a meal like that.

Gruner Veltliner is a classic choice.

A pinot, Oregon or Burgundian, would be the best match with the salmon and asp. Don't let the alcohol get to high (> 14.2~)in the pinot.

Muscat d'Alsace would be my first choice with asparagus.
With red meat, maybe a Loire red (Chinon)

My first thoughts were Oregon PN or an aromatic white. My wife wanted PN - decision made.

We enjoyed a 1999 Bethel Heights Southeast Block PN. This wine was really on it's game - complex yet elegant, earthy, and restrained enough to share the spotlight with the salmon. Truly a fine match.

Regarding the red meat/asparagus pairing, I typically reach for a Sangio. I really hadn't considered a Chinon, thanks Moselle