Contrary to popular belief white wine
goes great with lamb. Just as lamb is
not for everyone the same is true for red wine.
For those of you who enjoy lamb we want to provide you with the perfect
white wine pairing for your next lamb meal.
In this article we will go through the five most popular wines and give
you our perfect pairing wine recommendations.
SAUVIGNON BLANC - A snappy, bold and fresh Sauvignon Blanc
often has green herbal flavors and a light to medium body. Great with salads, dishes
that have lots of green herbs, and tangy cheese such as goat cheese. Salads with lamb or
dishes such as American Lamb and Goat Cheese Pizza with Rosemary and Sun Dried
Tomatoes are ideal.
PINOT GRIS/PINOT
GRIGIO - Light bodied with
clean, light, citrusy flavors, Pinot Gris
(sometimes known as
Pinot Grigio) is a good choice with light dishes. Roast lamb sandwich with a lemon
yogurt dressing would be a terrific
partner as would a light pasta dish made with American Lamb, fresh
vegetables and extra virgin olive oil.
CHARDONNAY - Chardonnay is medium to full bodied with
rich vanilla, custard, butterscotch and oak flavors. Characterized as a "big" white it
can go with a hearty dish such as lamb shoulder roast with roasted root
vegetables.
RIESLING - Elegant, crisp, and super fruity, Riesling
is a highly flexible partner for many types of dishes - especially those that
incorporate a lot of aromatic ingredients like
lemongrass, chiles,
soy sauce and ginger. Asian-inspired lamb stir frys, Thai-inspired lamb
salads, Moroccan lamb kabobs and even fusion wraps made with roasted or
ground lamb are all potential Riesling partners.
GEWURZTRAMINER- Lanolin-smooth and highly spicy,
Gewurztraminer is a dramatic white wine reminiscent of litchis, gingerbread
and jasmine. Because of its boldness, it works well with bold dishes. Curried
lamb stew is a smash with Gewurztraminer.
That concludes our white wine pairing
recommendations. To get specific lamb recipes
and to find the best All-Natural American Lamb go to www.allnaturallamb.com. It is my sincere hope that this will make
your next celebration wonderful.
