I was focused on the type of meat when defining it as heavy.

"Bryan Wallwork" > wrote in message
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> "Jeff Russell" > wrote in message
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> > > "Jonny" > wrote in message
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> > > > Can you advise me on what wine to choose for a meal we are having
this
> > > > weekend with friends?
> > > > Please bear this in mind first.
> > > > Male 1 prefers white wine
> > > > Female 1 prefers red wine
> > > > Male 2 prefers lager
> > > > Female 2 prefers white wine
> > > > All of above will drink any of above.
> > > >
> > > > The proposed menu is a starter of tomato/basil pasta. Meant to be an
> > > > Italian style dish.
> > > > The main is a full bodied curry.
> > > > What I am looking for is suggestions of a style of wine that may
suit
> > > > the two very different courses. Grapes etc rather than specific
brands
> > > > please.
> > >
> > > Madhur Jaffrey suggests Chablis and Pinot Grigio, an Australian Merlot
> or
> > > mid priced Bordeaux.
> > > If you can be more specific about 'the curry' we could be more
specific
> > > about the wine, but it sounds as though your 'curry' is non-specific.
> What
> > > are you going to bung in it?
> > > I would start with a dryish sparkling white and for the full bodied
> curry
> > an
> > > American Cabernet or Shiraz. A cold ruby port would also go. If the
> curry
> > > has coconut and tomatoes, maybe a red Bordeaux or spicy
Gewurztraminer,
> > even
> > > a cold Madeira or Oloroso sherry.
> > > cheers
> > > Wazza
> > >
> > >
> >
> > Good points Bryan.
> > If the curry is a heavy one such as lamb, I would like to suggest an
> > California Zinfandel perhaps Ridge or Ravenswood. American Zins can be
> soft
> > in the mouth like a Merlot with a spicy or peppery finish.
> >
> > Jeff
> >
> interesting how you interpreted 'heavy', I thought heavy on the spices
> and/or chilli!
> I had not thought of lamb as heavy, they bounce off things rather well
round
> here ;?) nearly got two of the woolly maggots today, spring lamb
> anyone......!
> cheers
> Wazza
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