Drink whatever you feel like. There is almost no conventional wine pairing I find sacrosanct. I would have no problem drinking a white with lamb, or steak, or whatever. Pinot goes great with lamb. Or pork, steak, and everything else.
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1999 or earlier Tempier Bandol…if you have any. It’s one of the most perfect food/wine matches there is.
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It was seared, then slow oven roasted with canneloni beans, onions and fresh heirloom tomatos, medium garlic, touches of Worcestershire and Pickapeppa, added green beans a few minutes before the end and fresh-squoze lemon juice and lots of fresh oregano at serving.
It was generally appreciated with
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I did not presume to be so blunt. Admittedly “ Pinot Noir “ is a moveable feast. And we’re back to how the lamb is prepared.
But agree +10:
And yes I think we often overthink it.
For me 2 rules.
1, something I like
- Match the weight of the wine and basic profile.
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Tomatoes change everything.
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If you just use an obscenely buttery Napa Chard it works fine… as long as you use that for the butter instead of also slathering it on the steak!
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I watched my dad drink a glass of frank family cab with his seared mahi mahi once. some people just want to drink what they want!
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Just so long as it wasn’t the Reserve. 
As I was drinking this the other night all I could think of was how great it would be with a leg of lamb. Still young yes but good god she was delicious
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Syrah without question. Save your Pinot for pork.
And a white of some type: Roussanne?
My go to would be N. Rhône, but that seems to be hard for me to keep on hand so I’d seriously consider a Brunello.
Chateauneuf-du-Pape - if not Rayas, then
Clos des Brusquieres or Bois de Boursan
Lamb needs Cabernet, not Pinot.
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Lamb needs “mature” red wine - the rest is preference
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I tend to agree w the Cabernet people here. Properly aged left bank Bordeaux is ideal for me. Alternatively I wouldn’t complain about drinking older Rioja, especially if tomatoes are involved. Musar also works well.
From a safe distance I hope
My first thought goes to a good Plavac Mali, terrific pairing. I think many of non international varieties goes very well with lamb.
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