Thanks for the suggestions... I think I'll go with a spanish roja for the
main course and maybe a shiraz too...

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> > wrote:
>> I've been invited to a dinner party on Saturday and have been
>> tasked to bring the wine. There will be eight of us and the menu is
>> below. Can you folks recommend some wines for the courses? Thanks
>
>> Marinated and grilled portobellos with Balsamic Vinegar and Shaved
>> Asiago Cheese Served with
>> Fire Roasted Red peppers and Lump Crabmeat
>> Chilled fruit soup
>> Spring Mix Salad w/ Honey Lime Dressing and served with Toasted
>> Walnuts and Sun Dried Cranberries
>> Cuban Spiced Pork Loin Grilled and Served with Grilled Mixed
>> Vegetables Grilled potatoes
>> Chocolate Pate with Berries
>
> That depends to some extent on what's available in your favorite
> wine store. I am partial to red wines and a nice Australian shiraz
> would go well with that menu, as would the Spanish Protocolo, both
> of which can be found for under $10 a bottle. You'll probably need
> at least two bottles if those eight people like to drink wine.