what to eat with Pinot Noir?

[miguelito]

A client gave me a bottle of Francis Coppola Pinot Noir. The label says it's good with duck or pork. I need more than that. What say you?

Of course the label also says it's good by itself, but I'm no lush. Yet.

 

[numbereleven]

Labels, schmabels, eat whatever you like with it. Personally, I enjoy Pinot Noir interchangeably with Cab and Zin, but I like all three and don't get too fussy. I like 'em best with meat, and by meat, I mean beef.

 

[tru2horns]

Red wine? Except Sangiovese......

Red meat. This wine will also be great with salmon or red snapper.

 

[TxTower]

Grilled Salmon, Roasts, Coq au Vin as main courses. It also goes well with anything containing dark chocolate for desert.

 

[random horn]

long pork

 

[Super_Chachi]

Pork, lamb, duck, and sometimes salmon are the usual suspects.

Me personally, I'll eat anything with a Pinot Noir because it's absolutely my favorite wine. However, as a previous poster mentioned red wine in general goes well with red meat. One thing to note is that pinot noirs are a little softer than than other reds so choose your red meat accordingly.

 

[scottsins]

the current rule on pairing is basically to eat/drink what you like together.

there's no solid rule for any type of wine, since they vary to the point that some merlots may be more cab than some cabs are. just drink it. eat. if you like together, keep doing it. if not, try something else.

 

[Mr.Wizard]

a fine rare meat.

 

[DallasHorn]

Pork Tenderloin.

I like to make mine with pancetta and italian parsley, sage, cream, olive oil, and sun dried tomatoes, s&p, and chicken broth.

Greatness.

 

[Tonesky]

I recommend grilled veal chop and grilled salmon.

 

[Woland]

Pinot goes with most everything, so it's great when you have a variety of tastes on the table i.e. Thanksgiving.

 

[MikeUT00]

Pair it with anything and you will be fine. Light red meats will go well.

 

[accuratehorn]

Did you think John Mackovic was a regular poster here?

 

[miguelito]

Or Greggg Popovich. He's big into wines.

I'll probably just get thirsty one night and drink it with whatever I'm having. Hopefully not on Hotpocket Night. Although with this new board, I might get inspired to try a new recipe.

Thanks for all the input.

 

[earl77]

A really great waiter at Zoot near Lake Austin Blvd and Mopac turned me on to my first great pinot noir around 10 years ago. He referred to it as "red burgandy", and my wife and I loved it so much, we educated ourselves on wine in general after that experience!

Anyway, I say enjoy it with camberbet cheese, roasted chicken, turkey, duck, or grilled salmon. If you really want to go crazy, buy yourself some Reidel red burgandy stemware and it will make the wine taste even better. Finally, get yourself a bottle of Toad Hollow pinor noir for your next experience. That's my favorite because it's so consistent.

 

[Skipper]

We like Ramspeck, La Crema, Byron, and anything from Oregon which is major pinot noir country. All good with steak, salmon, pasta, anything.

 

[DigglerontheHoof]

You can't go wrong w/ steak or salmon.

 

[CHIEFLAZYBOY]

Order a pizza with all the meats, it will pair nicely.

Chief

 

[Macanudo]

Venison. Seriously.

 

[El Sapo]

Shrimp is contraindicated with Pinot Noir, other than that.. it's mostly up to personal taste. Duck is always a winner.

 

[jadedscenester]

pasta with red sauces, especially something spicy like arabbiata.

leg of lamb with like, thyme or rosemary or something.