Super Bowl Wines

WINE TALK
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Big food and wine weekend coming up! I just got the following suggestions from a daily wine e-newsletter that got me thinking…

“…Wings: Zinfandel is a great pick for any spicy food; wings are no exception. Rosenblum and Seghesio are always solid choices.
Chili: Zin works here, too, but go for a hearty Spanish wine such as a Rioja. Marques de Caseras is a safe choice, but if you want to try something a little brighter and fruitier, look for Tres Picos Garnacha…”

I’ll start by saying that the wings and zin pairing sounds god awful. Since when has 14.5% alcohol paired well with hot sauce? I’ll be having wings on Sunday, and I’m sticking to beer with 'em. The chili pairing sounds more reasonable, assuming it’s not too spicy. I’ll personally be going with '04 La Tache though… isn’t that the only proper pairing?

On a more serious note, I’m planning to smoke some pork shoulder, make sliders with it, and drink N. Rhone Syrah.

So what are you drinking for the big game, and what’s on the menu to go with it? And, who are you picking to win?

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I’m going ‘open cellar’ at my house for the small party I’m having here. When the Packers are playing, the wine is free game (except the '90 Chave and La Chapelle, of course!)

We’ll have a huge mix of foods (lasagna, grilled meat, football snacks of all kinds, cheese, cheese curds), so there will be a wide array of wines AND beer.

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I will join some old friends who do appreciate good wines for Superbowl Sunday. We will order out Lebanese and I think I will bring CndP, a rich wine for a cold winter Sunday. I thought of beer, too, but what is everyone else planning to drink? [cheers.gif]

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Diet Rootbeer and Ginger Ale. My 6 week wine-fast begins tomorrow! [shock.gif]

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I am getting on the wagon Monday. We will have to keep each other informed of how it is going.

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line up so far:

nv krug
'99 pol rogers blanc de blanc
'06 aubert lauren chard
'08 Moreau gran cru le clos chablis
'02 robert foley claret mag
'01 karl lawernce herb lamb rsrv cab
and more…

having it with:
live sweet shrimp
tons of oysters
steam clams and mussels
and some ribs :slight_smile:

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I’m making braised short ribs and some risotto for dinner with a few guests before the game, and I’m thinking about checking in on a 2001 Cos (I loved it about a year ago when I tried it last). For the run-up to the dinner, I’ll probably have some Cru Bojo and Chablis open. After dinner, anything could happen. If the Packers look good, there may be some dessert wine opened at the end of the night. If the Steelers win, ritual suicide could be the choice.

PS: Not necessarily a Packers fan, but as a Dallas fan since the early '70s I will never forgive the Steelers for ruining my childhood.

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What are you guys talking about? I’m wondering what everyone is opening for the Liverpool-Chelsea match tomorrow! neener

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Of course. Those are special occasion wines.

neener

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Sheboygan Brats (WI)
Hennings Cheese Curds and Aged Cheddar (WI)
Leinenkugel 1888 Boch (WI)

French Fries with Heinz ketchup ¶
Klondike Bars ¶
Victory Storm King Stout ¶

Plus to round things out:
Stadium Nachos
Buffalo Chicken Wings
Tortilla Roll Ups
Random wines TBD

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1990 Cos d’Estournel with brined and stuffed pork chops on the grill.

My girlfriend is a Wisconsin native, so go Packers! She may even wear the cheesehead that I have spotted buried in her garage.

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I like the way you role rick… How are you doing the shrimp ?


We’re diong Steak and Blue/Brie on toasted baguette slices
Bunch of apps other folks are bringing

Bbq Brisket and Chipolte Mac N cheese.

going to open a bunch of wines none of which will go with the food- Larkmead, Sojourn, Trespasss, etc

Packers keep rolling and win by 7


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It’s my birthday today, too (not kidding); they’re holding the game in my honor. [neener.gif] Not really a big wine event, though; just doesn’t really go with the food. Beers all the way

Big party; ~40 guests

Andy Nelson’s BBQ (pulled pork, dixie chicken, & beef brisket) - Best BBQ for 400 miles
Ledo’s Pizza (aka crack pizza; pastry crust; impossible to stop eating)
Oliver’s Ales Iron Man Pale Ale - 5 gallon pin keg, brewed this week, received from the brewmaster himself
Others: Natty B’ohs, Sammy Light, some Weyerbacher barley wines, Yuengling’s new Bock Beer, and some other randoms

Wines: setting out the '07 Juan Gil Monastrell, '07 Mas Des Agrunelles Carmin Syrah, and the Script & Seal Mystery Wine (it was #2 I think?), just to see if anyone will touch it.

[cheers.gif]

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2001 Rousseau mazi…where it goes from there? Who knows

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It’s only the Packers and Steelers neener so we’re keeping it simple. Grilling a couple halved chickens that we seasoned in a Mediterranean style marinade, fresh Asparagus salad with a raspberry vinaigrette and some Rascal Pinot Noir.

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They need to find the person that wrote that newsletter and introduce them to the bottom of a river… :wink:

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Hardy, my friend, I never knew you to be so judgmental.

Many people do enjoy Zinfandel with spicy food. My favorite match for Cajun seafood and andouille gumbo (Paul Prudhomme’s recipe) is a young, brash, fruity Zinfandel.

Think I’ll open a Zin to go with the wings I’m fixing today (original Anchor Bar recipe). Just to make things interesting, I’ll pull a Williams Selyem that clocks in at 16%+. And toast to you.

Cheers!

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Ha! (I was being tongue and cheek, but still think it sounds horrible)
Hope all is well Senor! Your praises were sung in a discussion about boiled peanuts last night…

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What are cheese curds???

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If you’re referring to 16%+ Zinfandel, you may be right.

Just talking, or talking and eating? Best match I’ve found, BTW, is RWC Savannah Verdelho.