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Wendy w
12-17-2003, 10:13 AM
I have a friend and coworker whose birthday is on Christmas Eve and I always try to do a little bit extra for her. I thought that I had until Friday to compose her gift and I just found out that she will be leaving tomorrow at 3. So...I need to hustle tonight. I am making gumbo and baguette mixes for her and would like to include a bottle of wine, which I will purchase from TJ's at lunch today.

What wine do you recommend for gumbo? Thanks. One of my goals for 2004 is to learn more about wine.
wallycat
12-17-2003, 10:21 AM
I drink red regardless of what i'm eating :)

and if you have a TJ's and you're in the western area, you can probably get the cape (or capeland) cellars...WOW wine.
I reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaally like this wine form South Africa. The Syrah and MErlot are great ...I'm thinking of packing an empty suitcase when we head out there again so I can stock up :eek: :rolleyes:
lhall
12-17-2003, 10:23 AM
I served gumbo for supper club once and the lady at the wine store recommended a Gershw....(I'm not going to mangle the spelling).

Leigh
swquilts
12-17-2003, 10:28 AM
Leigh, did you mean a Gewurtztramiener? Gewurtz go good with spicy foods.
lhall
12-17-2003, 10:30 AM
Originally posted by swquilts
Leigh, did you mean a Gewurtztramiener? Gewurtz go good with spicy foods.

Yes, Thanks!

Leigh
Wendy w
12-17-2003, 10:35 AM
Thanks for the quick replies. The Gewurtztramiener reference makes me think of my Mom who being unable to remember the name Gewurtztramiener, referred to it as that guzundheit (sp?) stuff. :D Great idea actually. I remember serving it with Thai food and it really does compliment spicy food.
mobear
12-17-2003, 10:59 AM
What is in the gumbo? if seafood or chicken, definitely gewurztraminer (sp?) or sweeter reisling. Is it spicy gumbo? I have to ask because in the NE, food just isn't spicy enough, even when they make gumbo.

If sausage in the gumbo, maybe a sweeter red. Like a table red with alot of fruit. You can always ask at the store. There are actually some good table reds out there (gasp, shock!). I only fear that if it is a thick, spicy gumbo, a merlot or syrah will clash too much with the heat?
Wendy w
12-17-2003, 11:31 AM
It is chicken/seafood so the white should be fine.