Which wine with Roasted Cornish Hens and Asparagus

[wondersofwine]

I like Pinot Noir or Beaujolais with roasted Cornish hen. Echelon or Mark West Pinot Noir would fit your budget or maybe a Louis Jadot Beaujolais-Villages. However, I think asparagus goes better with a white wine, especially Sauvignon Blanc. Some New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc fits that price range or possibly Honig Sauvignon Blanc from California. You might have both a red and white (both slightly chilled) and let the diners choose their preference. One bottle can serve 6-8 people depending on the size of the pour so you would probably want more than one bottle anyway for a group of eight and allowing for seconds on the wine.