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Googs Jul 4, 2010 09:26 AM

In need of wine pairing advice. What goes with Greek-style pork kebabs?

Both red and white suggestions are welcome. The main is kebab'ed pork tenderloin that has been marinating in olive oil, lemon, garlic, chili flakes, salt, pepper, and a whole lot of oregano. It wil be grilled and then served with tzatziki (naturally).

  1. Tripeler Jul 17, 2010 07:24 AM

    I am tempted to suggest Ouzo.
    But when I was in Greece, a local insisted that Ouzo was best with seafood.
    For meat from land animals, wine (red or white) was suggested.
    I was baffled. But still love all Greek food.

    1. Googs Jul 11, 2010 07:48 AM

      In the end, I took what I had in stock. Besides, I love showing off Ontario wines to the unsuspecting. Always the skepticism, followed by surprise, then pleasure. So rewarding watching the process.

      Our dinner companions were the lovely Malivoire Gamay and the Daniel Lenko Unoaked Chardonnay. Both worked quite well. Thank you all for your help.

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        whiner Jul 10, 2010 05:21 PM

        Cru Beaujolais
        Not Syrah-like CA or OR Pinot
        Etna Rosso
        Not over-oaked Barbera d'Asti / d'Alba
        Rioja

        Alsatian Pinot Gris
        White Rhone -- Roussanne or Marsanne based.

        Almost any high quality dry old world rose

        Champage

        1. Vinny Barbaresco Jul 8, 2010 11:00 PM

          Roditis, Roditis and more Roditis. Opaa!

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            bob96 Jul 9, 2010 09:02 PM

            Or a good Xinomavro or Agiorgitiko red or rose. A little chilled.

          2. Caroline1 Jul 4, 2010 03:05 PM

            Depends on how Greek you want to go. Retsina would be "all the way."

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              goodhealthgourmet Jul 4, 2010 04:13 PM

              i was hesitant to suggest Retsina, because its unique, assertive flavor definitely isn't for everyone...and if you don't choose a good one you'll end up drinking wine that tastes like turpentine. but ernie's Assyrtiko suggestion would be a nice compromise.

            2. maria lorraine Jul 4, 2010 01:38 PM

              I'd do Rose.

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                ernie in berkeley Jul 4, 2010 10:32 AM

                Continue the Greek theme with an Assyrtiko from the island of Santorini. This fragrant varietal has a nice acidity that will balance the kebab seasonings. Boutari is a reliable producer.

                1. goodhealthgourmet Jul 4, 2010 09:39 AM

                  White - if you like sweet, Riesling. if not, Pinot Blanc or Albarino.
                  Red - Pinot Noir or Cabernet Franc

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