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- wondersofwine - 01-07-2002
In Germany when the "Spargel" season comes around, I have had asparagus as an entree with Riesling. However, I was wondering if Sauvignon Blanc might be a better match since asparagus is a fairly strongly flavored vegetable. Any thoughts on good matches?
- Kcwhippet - 01-07-2002
Sauvignon Blanc would be a perfect match for asparagus. Try one from New Zealand.
- Thomas - 01-07-2002
Seconded. Many times the nose of N Zealand SB reminds me of asparagus.
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- Innkeeper - 01-07-2002
That's funny. I love Kiwi SB, and hate asparagus.
- Bucko - 01-07-2002
White asparagus and Gewurztraminer is an Alsatian delight.
- hotwine - 01-07-2002
Enjoyed numerous plates of weis Spargel in drawn butter with a Mosel Kabinett or Spatlese. Wonderful stuff! One of my enduring images of the Rhein Valley is seeing farming families camped out overnight, awaiting the tips of asparagus to poke above their mounds, so the plants could be dug up before turning green in the sunlight.
- Thomas - 01-08-2002
Hotwine, northern Italians cover asparagus plants with a white sheeting that prevents the sun from getting at them and turning them green.
A terrific lunch I had in a small town in the north was white asparagus topped with poached egg, plus a glass (maybe three) of the local Sauvignon Blanc.
- wondersofwine - 01-08-2002
Wonderful how different regions adapt cuisine to local wines or wines to local cuisine, pairing white asparagus in Germany with Rieslings, Alsace with Gewurztraminer and Northern Italy with a local SB. Thanks for your replies.
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