what to drink w/ tapas besides sherry

[jerryj]

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

[Bill Hunt]

I love a new-style, young Rioja, and also second the rec. for a Garnacha, either a full Tina, or Rosé.

Hunt

[Bill Hunt]

Oops, should have been "Tinta."

Note to self: do not post, when you are tasting!!!!

Hunt

[ChefJune]

Based upon the dishes you mentioned above, I think I'd add a Spanish Cava... but NOT Cordon Negro!

[Bruce in SLO]

Recently we enjoyed a nice dry Palomino fino white wine
from Rioja currently available at Trader Joe's for less than $ 5.

[Suzie]

Sangria, red and white

[Rabbit]

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).

[wineguy7]

Txakolina is a wine I am starting to see more of. It comes from the Basque region. Great with seafood!

[Husky]

Beer or Champagne.

[zin1953]

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 . . .

[Megiac]

There are some wonderful old vine garnachas from Spain. I really love Las Rocas, if you can find it.