What wine to pair with Gazpacho?

maureen_nelson · June 14, 2019, 3:45am

Albarino!

Sarah_Kirschbaum · June 14, 2019, 12:44pm

My first choice would be no wine at all, but if there had to be one, then I agree with Suzanne and Roberto on a dry rose, but not a provencal style, a bit more body. Or a dry sherry.

Brian_G_r_a_f_s_t_r_o_m · June 14, 2019, 8:17pm

Thank you for the suggestions, everyone.

For posterity’s sake: sparkling Vouvray (2013 Huet Brut) works quite nicely.

Seeing as how I made about two gallons, I’ll have plenty of opportunity to try other selections over the next few days; will likely tee-up a Grenache rose next.

Greg,
I take it you’re not interested in having me share with you?

James_Billy · June 14, 2019, 11:35pm

Please keep us updated. Looks like a useful experiment. Enjoy!

Ben_M_a_n_d_l_e_r · June 15, 2019, 6:39am

Sake

Nola_Palomar · June 15, 2019, 12:09pm

My Vijiriega.

S_teve_R_edenbaugh · June 15, 2019, 8:39pm

Ridge Vineyards paired their newly released Grenache Blanc last week in Chicago with a first course of Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho with cold Stone Crab Claw. Pretty awesome!

GregT · June 16, 2019, 3:08am

Brian - two gallons? I’d have to take anti-anxiety meds.

Steve_Slatcher · June 16, 2019, 4:41am

Fino or Manzanilla works well with a white gazpacho. Haven’t tried it with the more common tomato-based one.

Peter_Foster · June 16, 2019, 2:33pm

Agree
Fino or manzanilla might work.

Brian_G_r_a_f_s_t_r_o_m · June 16, 2019, 5:32pm

Tried an En Rama Fino from Cruz Vieja last night. I thought it was okay pairing, but the wine was overpowered by the acidity in the soup, and the pairing made the wine’s alcohol more pronounced.