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baton999 · 11-05-2005, 05:53 PM,

I've always believed that "the wine you like is the wine you should drink." I'm going to a very nice (read, expensive) steak house in a few days. I'm a German rielsing lover. How "bad" would it be to drink this lovely wine wine with a New York Steak? Is there a "red" that isn't to tannic or harsh on the palett? Thanks in advance.

Bo

hotwine · 11-05-2005, 06:54 PM,

Welcome to the board, Bo. A steak cries out for a red, especially a Cabernet Sauvignon. If you think that would be too tannic, look for a Merlot, or a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, such as a St Emilion from France.

If a steak is prepared in a true German manner, a German Riesling can work OK.... but I personally wouldn't risk it on this side of the pond.

Innkeeper · 11-06-2005, 04:22 PM,

A long time ago (try 40 years) I saw Germans enjoying steak with sweet and very full Riesling, and admittedly did it too. I understand you would never see that there today, and can't recommend you try it in Oregon. A nice lower price Washington Merlot would be a good choice, e.g. Columbia Crest Grande Estate.

brappy · 11-12-2005, 03:21 AM,

Why don't you try both and see what you like? Let us know what you think.

brappy · 11-12-2005, 03:22 AM,

Sorry, just saw the date. Did you already go? What did you drink? Notes on the wine?

baton999 · 11-12-2005, 12:13 PM,

Hi - I did indeed have a great bottle of red wine, Spanish, a roja "Alenande" (sp?) 2000. It went very well with the meal. For a special treat, I tried a Canadian "ice wine" (eiswein) from the Niagra area-fantastic; sweet, memorable but with a very clean finish. From now on, I'll stick with red and hearty meats, though I still enjoy the riesling with pork, fowl, etc. Thanks for suggestions.

Bo

brappy · 11-13-2005, 03:53 AM,

Bo,

Glad you tried something new AND enjoyed it. Do you happen to know what grape the Rioja was. I could see a blend such as predominately tempranillo, some cab, and some monestrel working out perfectly.

If you can, get the '01, this may be even better.

I've never had a canadien wine although have certainly heard of them. That's an area where I've yet to explore. Gotta get on that.

Drink up and enjoy, Brap

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