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JHolcomb
07-12-2002, 12:09 PM
DH and I are going to an outdoor movie tonight and taking a picnic. I'm going to run by Whole Foods and pick up some stuff---hummus and pita (DH's fave), olives, some yummy cheese (probably St.Andre or Le Peilloutte--something very creamy), maybe a tomato-basil-fresh mozarella salad, some fruit salad and maybe a little roast beef or something from the deli...is there any one wine that sounds particuarly good with such a variety of foods? I was thinking a white rioja might be good, but I don't know...any suggestions?
mcraig13
07-12-2002, 12:21 PM
Not that I necessarily know what I am talking about, but I think the white rioja would be great--also, either a dry reisling or a pinot grigio--something white and light.
Kismet
07-12-2002, 12:23 PM
Ok, since it's summer, and your going to an outdoor movie, I wouldn't worry as much as I usually do about the pairing. I think something light like a pinot gris or a sauvingon blanc would be really nice. I also really like beaujolet (wow, I really can't spell today) for a summery red.

It sounds like a great picnic and a lot of fun! Enjoy!!!!!
honeygirl1971
07-12-2002, 01:06 PM
Something fruity, like a Syrah (or Shiraz), or a beaujolais, like Kismet said.
granolagirl
07-12-2002, 01:32 PM
Hmmm...I'm probably not the person to listen to--I pair everything with either a cabarnet or merlot. I just like red wine better. ;)
wallycat
07-12-2002, 01:57 PM
I would try a chilled Rose(I can't get an accent mark here) from Provence....it's dry, soft, light...and cool....
JHolcomb
07-12-2002, 02:00 PM
Originally posted by wallycat
I would try a chilled Rose(I can't get an accent mark here) from Provence....it's dry, soft, light...and cool....

Rose was my second choice...but I know nothing about roses. Any faves?
wallycat
07-12-2002, 02:27 PM
Sorry, no favs...I know different states can import only certain wines--but I'd make sure it was from the south of France or where they make nice, crisp Roses....not what we consider a "white zin" or rose wines in the jug....those can be too sweet and gloppy...ick.

Here's a good article from FoodTV with some recommendations :)

http://www.foodtv.com/wine/rose/0,6457,,00.html

Have fun!!!