384498 Sat Mar 24 10:55:31 -0700 2007 10 34 Wine 0 2417175 We're doing a little tapas party - chorizo, shrimp, sardines, frittata, etc (not sure of the whole menu yet) - will be serving sherry but would also like a wine to serve for those who don't like sherry - suggestions?? thanks jerry j Sat Mar 24 10:55:31 -0700 2007 48197 jerryj 1 2417664 Well, not that I know anyone that doesn't like Sherry . . . (make sure you are serving a *fresh* Fino or Manzanilla, well chilled but not ice cold). Sticking wth Spain: a dry crisp white, such as an Albarino; a lighter but flavorful red, such as a Garnacha . . . Sat Mar 24 14:49:56 -0700 2007 2417175 28122 zin1953 2 2418249 There are some wonderful old vine garnachas from Spain. I really love Las Rocas, if you can find it. Sat Mar 24 20:57:51 -0700 2007 2417664 75002 Megiac 1 2417687 Beer or Champagne. Sat Mar 24 15:04:01 -0700 2007 2417175 15835 Husky 1 2417697 Txakolina is a wine I am starting to see more of. It comes from the Basque region. Great with seafood! Sat Mar 24 15:09:23 -0700 2007 2417175 12275 wineguy7 1 2417705 Oooo - tapas. Mr. Rabbit and I are recently back from Spain and looooved the food (although I probably would have gotten scurvy if we stayed much longer... not a lot of vegetable action). But on to the libations... Spanish cava (Espagne's answer to champagne) is often inexpensive and pretty great. Segura Vidas is my brand of choice. Definitely Rioja for red drinkers. You could also mix a pitcher of sangria. PS - for menu... the Spanish are pork loving people and I recommend trying to access some jamon (serrano is most traditional). Sat Mar 24 15:14:32 -0700 2007 2417175 60563 Rabbit 1 2417758 Sangria, red and white Sat Mar 24 15:37:51 -0700 2007 2417175 15229 Suzie 1 2418285 Based upon the dishes you mentioned above, I think I'd add a Spanish Cava... but NOT Cordon Negro! Sat Mar 24 21:20:32 -0700 2007 2417175 52499 ChefJune 2 2419898 Recently we enjoyed a nice dry Palomino fino white wine from Rioja currently available at Trader Joe's for less than $ 5. Sun Mar 25 17:15:39 -0700 2007 2418285 12250 Bruce in SLO 1 2420188 I love a new-style, young Rioja, and also second the rec. for a Garnacha, either a full Tina, or Rosé. Hunt Sun Mar 25 19:34:27 -0700 2007 2417175 11329 Bill Hunt 2 2420487 Oops, should have been "Tinta." Note to self: do not post, when you are tasting!!!! Hunt Sun Mar 25 21:51:49 -0700 2007 2420188 11329 Bill Hunt