need food and wine pairing help

[Denine]

Christmas dinner will be fresh kielbasi (from a meat store) and sauerkraut and spaetzle.

So, what wine goes best?

 

[WDWMom]

I was always taught red wine with red meat and white wine with white meat. Kielbasi probably falls somewhere inbetween. How about a white Zin? It is a very light red.

 

[RUDisney]

I'd say to get a riesling. It's sweetness/fruitiness will help to balance the garlicy keilbasa and the tart sauerkraut. My favorite riesling is from Washington State. It is made by Chateu Ste. Michelle. It's crisp and fruity and under $10 but no one will guess that it is inexpensive.

 

[singingpixie]

I like to stick with regions- ie Italian reds w/ pasta, etc. In your case I'd go with a Riesling or Gewürztraminer.

 

[ZephyrHawk]

My first thought was Reisling as well.

 

[Denine]

I love the CSM Reisling. Sounds good to me.

I don't like white zin, but reisling should work great. Thanks.

 

[Master Mason]

I agree with either the reisling or the Gweurtz both would be good choices for it.

 

[karenos]

I second the Gerwurtztriminer (sp?). I just had some with our Thanksgiving meal and it was yummy.

karenos

 

[BunsenH]

Don't forget the beer!

I suggest a German Dunkelweizen (dark wheat) for your menu. Prost!

 

[Neko O'Yama]

I would suggest a German wine with your menu.

Depending on how dry or sweet you prefer, you might consider a kabinett (ka-bin-net)(the dryest of the three), an auslese (ows-laysa) (more balanced between dry and fruity) or a spatlese (spayte-laysa) (meaning literally "late harvest" and being the sweetest).

All three tend be somewhat crisp and clean, the kabinett is usually recommended with most any food, while the spatlese tends to bepaired with things like spicy Indian food, for instance.

But, drink what you like, that's always the most important rule when it comes to wine. :hic:

 

[lil mermaid]

I love the CSM Reisling. Sounds good to me.

I don't like white zin, but reisling should work great. Thanks.

I wouldn't pair white zin with anything - blech!!!!

I agree with the others that a Riesling would work well. I'd probably go with one on the drier side, rather than a really sweet one.

 

[geffric]

I agree with either the reisling or the Gweurtz both would be good choices for it.

yep I would choose the Gewürztraminer it would go well with the meal....

 

[wnissen]

I would suggest a German wine with your menu.

Definitely! A crisp riesling or pretty much any German white goes great with that meal, especially when you add a little mustard.

Depending on how dry or sweet you prefer, you might consider a kabinett (ka-bin-net)(the dryest of the three), an auslese (ows-laysa) (more balanced between dry and fruity) or a spatlese (spayte-laysa) (meaning literally "late harvest" and being the sweetest).

Almost. Auslese is almost always a dessert wine, and is the sweetest of the three. Unless someone really likes white zin (and there's nothing wrong with that), I wouldn't recommend an Auslese, especially since it's likely to be expensive. Spätlese or Kabinett would be my choice. However, even Blue Nun or similar wines will work, and are a lot cheaper.

But, drink what you like, that's always the most important rule when it comes to wine. :hic:

This is my rule as well.

 

[anniemae]

I would do a nice light crisp white wine, like a pino grigio or sauvaugnan blanc. I would also offer a mild red like a merlot or a pino noir for those who like red.

 

[c4a]

I wouldn't pair white zin with anything - blech!!!!

I would suggest a German wine with your menu.

Depending on how dry or sweet you prefer, you might consider a kabinett (ka-bin-net)(the dryest of the three), an auslese (ows-laysa) (more balanced between dry and fruity) or a spatlese (spayte-laysa) (meaning literally "late harvest" and being the sweetest).

All three tend be somewhat crisp and clean, the kabinett is usually recommended with most any food, while the spatlese tends to bepaired with things like spicy Indian food, for instance.

But, drink what you like, that's always the most important rule when it comes to wine. :hic:[/QUOTE]

Definitely! A crisp riesling or pretty much any German white goes great with that meal, especially when you add a little mustard.

However, even Blue Nun or similar wines will work, and are a lot cheaper.

So, what time would you like us there? I'll bring the bread...do yo prefer Farmer's, Pumpernickle,or a Sourdough? Who has the desert covered?

 

[Denine]

[/QUOTE]
So, what time would you like us there? I'll bring the bread...do yo prefer Farmer's, Pumpernickle,or a Sourdough? Who has the desert covered?[/QUOTE]

Sorry, but brother and sister in law are having dinner, I am bringing the wine since they don't have a clue about wine. I am sure he will have beer though.

On second thought, they never have enough food, so come along and bring the bread. Sourdough is good.

 

[Denine]

I bought the CSM Reisling. I like a drier reisling. I love gerwurtztrimener (sp),
but I decided to go with the reisling.
I do drink what I like, every night! Right night it is a Pinot Noir. We just bought more Duo from World Market. An 88 point wine for less than $6 that tastes good. Perfect for me!