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8/29/06 at 7:11pm

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Tomorrow I'm planning on cooking Pad Thai for dinner... Wondering what a good wine paring for this is?
I'm thinking a Sauvignon Blanc? Perhaps a Bordeaux Sauvignon/ Semillon blend?
I much prefer reds though…. Any suggestions?

Here are some of my matches made in heaven:
Asparagus with Hollandaise – Pouilly FumÃ©e
Roasted Lamb rack with Rosemary – St. Emilion
Pizza – Chianti
Roman Style Hunter’s stew – Aged Barolo
Grilled Lobster – Puligny Montrachet
Sushi and Sashimi – Champagne
Rare Roast Beef - Vosne RomanÃ©e
Baked Sea Bass – Chablis

share any of your own...

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8/29/06 at 7:28pm

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I've seen Rieslings paired with Pad Thai to good effect, and Ausleses are great as well with them.

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8/29/06 at 7:34pm

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I've seen Rieslings paired with Pad Thai to good effect, and Ausleses are great as well with them.

German, Austrian or Alsatian Riesling?

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8/29/06 at 7:39pm

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German, Austrian or Alsatian Riesling?

I've seen German, but I think you'd have equally good results with Austrian or Alsastian Rieslings, in fact I remember some good Alsace wines being used with Thai food in general.

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8/30/06 at 1:16am

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Alsatian Riesling is good with Pad Thai, though the off dry versions from other parts of the world work a bit better. Gewurz, contrary to popular opinion, is not very good.

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8/30/06 at 3:56am