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winedope1 · 08-03-2002, 05:53 AM,

Help guys!!! Serving a savory (obviously, with lobster in it ) cheesecake and need a good wine match for it. only accompaniment would be lightly steamed pea pods or a simple undressed salad. Any ideas ?? Thanks !!! WD

Thomas · 08-03-2002, 10:17 AM,

That's a new one on me. It seems all that shell fish and fat might benefit from Sauvignon Blanc, but one with a lot of fruit. Then again, the sweetness of such a dish might call for, perhaps, Vouvray-like wines.

winedope1 · 08-03-2002, 12:27 PM,

Foodie- thanks for the thoughts! This is not sweet at all- there is no sugar in it. It is meant as a cold main dish. Would this change your recommendations ??

joeyz6 · 08-03-2002, 05:53 PM,

I think I would opt for either a Sauvignon Blanc or a White Burgundy.

Thomas · 08-03-2002, 05:58 PM,

Forget the Vouvray; I'd go with the Sauvignon Blanc...but no oak.

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Drew · 08-03-2002, 07:04 PM,

How bout a no oak Chardonnay?

Drew

winedope1 · 08-03-2002, 07:55 PM,

thanks guys!! appreciate all of the suggestions. WD

Innkeeper · 08-04-2002, 05:43 AM,

Agree with Joey and Drew. Would go with a Macon Lugny such as Cave De Lugny's "Les Charmes." Sauvignon Blanc (unwooded) would be OK, but just as the lobster is going to be nearly overwhelmed with the cheese, so will the acidity in the SB.

Thomas · 08-04-2002, 01:17 PM,

IK has this problem with acid and fats--forgive him...

One of the great pairings is Sauvignon Blanc (Loire style) and goat cheese--the acid is just right for the semi-fatty cheese. So, use goat cheese for this dish and the SB will work well.

The reason I do not recommend Chardonnay is that unless you know the particular product, you never know what a producer does to that stuff (unless you stay with known regionals like Macon, et al, but even then, many of the French have been playing around to make a so-called "international" style of wine). I want all to refrain from buying Chardonnay to punish producers everywhere who can't leave the variety to its own devices...kind of like the fans boycotting baseball until those rich idiots come their senses...

wondersofwine · 08-05-2002, 10:00 AM,

The only New World chardonnay I have bought in the last year or so is a Kim Crawford unoaked. I still buy white Burgundies made in the traditional style along with some Macon wines, etc. I did read one review that tempted me to try a Clos du Bois Chardonnay, but found that I have one in my collection already so won't go out and buy one.

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