What wine goes well with grilled lamb?

Grilled with rosemary, garlic, thyme, and mabye some mint.
What wine goes well with grilled lamb?
Definitely NOT Pinot Grigio....OMFG...



Actually just about any medium bodied red wine with a bit tannic backbone would go well with this dish. I would be inclined to have a Cab, Merlot, Syrah, or even a Zinfandel (red NOT white).
Reply:Pino Grigio, you cant go wrong.... Salute'
Reply:I would think a nice Cabernet Savignon would stand up to all those strong flavors.
Reply:I cannot remember the name of it for the life of me but go to www.foodnetwork.com and look under Everyday Italian and the episode name is Wine Tasting Party. There's two wines listed on the bottom that work VERY well for this.







Ah, here they are:

RECOMMENDED WINE #1: Boroli Barolo 1998

REGION/ORIGIN: Barolo, Piedmont

GRAPE/VARIETAL: Nebbiolo



RECOMMENDED WINE #2: Avignonesi Vino Nobile d'Montepulciano 2001

REGION/ORIGIN: Montepulciano, Tuscany

GRAPE/VARIETAL: Sangiovese (Prugnolo Gentile - local clone of sangiovese)
Reply:Unless you are dining with wine snobs, any good red wine will do, and plenty of it.
Reply:I, too, would suggest a medium bodied red wine. You want something to complement the lamb %26amp; herbs, not compete with it, as a hearty red would do.

White is just not the right match for lamb, but a rose`/blush could be, especially if you will have guests that just don't care for red.

I would consider a Sangiovese or Chiati.
Reply:Grilled Lamb is usually paired with 'red' wines....Lambrusco, Chianti, and it really depends on the type that you like, a dry red, soft red or maybe a sweet red (but not to sweet)
Reply:I love wine-all kinds---when of your best with lamb is a nice red wine.......
Reply:Ahh, a classic. If you are entertaining and want more than one bottle of wine that wont hamper your check book, try Australian Shiraz. Lamb is so flavorful, Aussies make robust fruity reds that are not too acidic or too pretentious. The fruits typically wash the fat and flavors of the meat out quickly, while allowing the other delicate flavors of the herbs to sit pretty. Typically you can find a nice Western Australian wine for under 20 bucks. Western wines tend to have big fruits and lots of pepper on the nose. Cheers.

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