Comments on: Impossible food wine pairings: sweet potato with marshmallows! http://www.drvino.com/2007/11/08/impossible-food-wine-pairings-sweet-potato-with-marshmallows/ wine talk that goes down easy Thu, 04 Dec 2008 22:02:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc By: Rory http://www.drvino.com/2007/11/08/impossible-food-wine-pairings-sweet-potato-with-marshmallows/#comment-38127 Rory Sat, 24 Nov 2007 16:25:26 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/11/08/impossible-food-wine-pairings-sweet-potato-with-marshmallows/#comment-38127 For those of you who have not tried this combo, it is quite good. As for pairing, though it is not ideal for a wine match because of the intense flavors I would look at a ripe and expressive red that remains balanced. The Betts and Scholl California Syrah 2005 would be amazing and so would either the Betts and Scholl Grenache OG or the Grenache 'Chronique'. For more on both visit http://vinoverve.blogspot.com/2007/11/my-lunch-with-richard-betts-101007.html For those of you who have not tried this combo, it is quite good. As for pairing, though it is not ideal for a wine match because of the intense flavors I would look at a ripe and expressive red that remains balanced. The Betts and Scholl California Syrah 2005 would be amazing and so would either the Betts and Scholl Grenache OG or the Grenache ‘Chronique’. For more on both visit
http://vinoverve.blogspot.com/2007/11/my-lunch-with-richard-betts-101007.html

]]> By: stephen http://www.drvino.com/2007/11/08/impossible-food-wine-pairings-sweet-potato-with-marshmallows/#comment-37852 stephen Fri, 23 Nov 2007 22:13:43 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/11/08/impossible-food-wine-pairings-sweet-potato-with-marshmallows/#comment-37852 This is such a vulgar concoction that it should be paired with something to make one immediately drunk to the point of utter inebriation. This is such a vulgar concoction that it should be paired with something to make one immediately drunk to the point of utter inebriation.

]]> By: Al Lawson http://www.drvino.com/2007/11/08/impossible-food-wine-pairings-sweet-potato-with-marshmallows/#comment-34640 Al Lawson Thu, 15 Nov 2007 14:37:09 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/11/08/impossible-food-wine-pairings-sweet-potato-with-marshmallows/#comment-34640 Lavradores de Feitoria "Tres Bagos" - the dark fruits should play nicely off the overt, more "bright" sweetness of the dish, and there's a little acidity to cut through the starchiness. Lavradores de Feitoria “Tres Bagos” - the dark fruits should play nicely off the overt, more “bright” sweetness of the dish, and there’s a little acidity to cut through the starchiness.

]]> By: people eat what? http://www.drvino.com/2007/11/08/impossible-food-wine-pairings-sweet-potato-with-marshmallows/#comment-33705 people eat what? Tue, 13 Nov 2007 04:52:20 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/11/08/impossible-food-wine-pairings-sweet-potato-with-marshmallows/#comment-33705 I'm with Jamie. I've never heard of such a thing and I've lived in the US all my life. It looks disgusting. I'm guessing people who eat that would probably pair it with Mad Dog or some other white trash beverage. I’m with Jamie. I’ve never heard of such a thing and I’ve lived in the US all my life. It looks disgusting. I’m guessing people who eat that would probably pair it with Mad Dog or some other white trash beverage.

]]> By: Duane http://www.drvino.com/2007/11/08/impossible-food-wine-pairings-sweet-potato-with-marshmallows/#comment-33308 Duane Mon, 12 Nov 2007 08:34:30 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/11/08/impossible-food-wine-pairings-sweet-potato-with-marshmallows/#comment-33308 I would definitely pair it with a high acid white. Since you are most likely sharing it with family members that are, shall we say kindly, at the beginning of their wine journey, stick with the basics. I would pick a sauv blanc, but avoid the grassy style NZ wines. I might also bring a bottle of Viognier to see how the floral notes in the wine would work with the marshmallow and maple syrup. I would definitely pair it with a high acid white. Since you are most likely sharing it with family members that are, shall we say kindly, at the beginning of their wine journey, stick with the basics. I would pick a sauv blanc, but avoid the grassy style NZ wines. I might also bring a bottle of Viognier to see how the floral notes in the wine would work with the marshmallow and maple syrup.

]]> By: Virginie http://www.drvino.com/2007/11/08/impossible-food-wine-pairings-sweet-potato-with-marshmallows/#comment-32335 Virginie Fri, 09 Nov 2007 18:58:03 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/11/08/impossible-food-wine-pairings-sweet-potato-with-marshmallows/#comment-32335 Forget sweet wines, that'd be overkill. How'bout a Torrontes? Lots of flavors and crisp acidity to match... Forget sweet wines, that’d be overkill. How’bout a Torrontes? Lots of flavors and crisp acidity to match…

]]> By: Steve http://www.drvino.com/2007/11/08/impossible-food-wine-pairings-sweet-potato-with-marshmallows/#comment-32317 Steve Fri, 09 Nov 2007 18:00:49 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/11/08/impossible-food-wine-pairings-sweet-potato-with-marshmallows/#comment-32317 Thunderbird The American Classic Serve Cold http://www.bumwine.com/tbird.html I'm pretty sure that this is the precise pairing served each year on Tracy Island. http://www.bbc.co.uk/cult/ilove/years/1992/toys2.shtml Thunderbird
The American Classic
Serve Cold
http://www.bumwine.com/tbird.html

I’m pretty sure that this is the precise pairing served each year on Tracy Island.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/cult/ilove/years/1992/toys2.shtml

]]> By: Chad http://www.drvino.com/2007/11/08/impossible-food-wine-pairings-sweet-potato-with-marshmallows/#comment-32312 Chad Fri, 09 Nov 2007 17:44:45 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/11/08/impossible-food-wine-pairings-sweet-potato-with-marshmallows/#comment-32312 Sounds like a dish that goes with turkey .. therefore, I'd be drinking CdP. Sounds like a dish that goes with turkey .. therefore, I’d be drinking CdP.

]]> By: Jeff http://www.drvino.com/2007/11/08/impossible-food-wine-pairings-sweet-potato-with-marshmallows/#comment-32309 Jeff Fri, 09 Nov 2007 17:26:34 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/11/08/impossible-food-wine-pairings-sweet-potato-with-marshmallows/#comment-32309 I don't know about anyone else but that dish, as "classic" and "American" as it is supposed to be is absolutely disgusting. I don't think I have ever been to a thanksgiving dinner up here in the pacific northwest where somebody served that. I don’t know about anyone else but that dish, as “classic” and “American” as it is supposed to be is absolutely disgusting. I don’t think I have ever been to a thanksgiving dinner up here in the pacific northwest where somebody served that.

]]> By: John Witherspoon http://www.drvino.com/2007/11/08/impossible-food-wine-pairings-sweet-potato-with-marshmallows/#comment-32294 John Witherspoon Fri, 09 Nov 2007 15:28:30 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/11/08/impossible-food-wine-pairings-sweet-potato-with-marshmallows/#comment-32294 I would say a Vintage Port or a Red Zin, preferrably from Dry Creek. Yeah Zin, definitely ZIn. John I would say a Vintage Port or a Red Zin, preferrably from Dry Creek. Yeah Zin, definitely ZIn.

John

]]> By: caroline http://www.drvino.com/2007/11/08/impossible-food-wine-pairings-sweet-potato-with-marshmallows/#comment-32288 caroline Fri, 09 Nov 2007 15:00:34 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/11/08/impossible-food-wine-pairings-sweet-potato-with-marshmallows/#comment-32288 damn, reading your blog just makes me so homesick! I'm craving a thanksgiving meal like crazy! anyways, I think I would choose a sparkling wine too, or a nice bottle of unoaked gamay from geneva or a cru beaujolais. wodka is not a bad idea either... lol.... many greetings from zÜrich, switzerland to all the readers damn, reading your blog just makes me so homesick! I’m craving a thanksgiving meal like crazy! anyways, I think I would choose a sparkling wine too, or a nice bottle of unoaked gamay from geneva or a cru beaujolais. wodka is not a bad idea either… lol…. many greetings from zÜrich, switzerland to all the readers

]]> By: JB http://www.drvino.com/2007/11/08/impossible-food-wine-pairings-sweet-potato-with-marshmallows/#comment-32154 JB Fri, 09 Nov 2007 03:29:21 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/11/08/impossible-food-wine-pairings-sweet-potato-with-marshmallows/#comment-32154 I think a nice Yquem should do the trick on this one. I think a nice Yquem should do the trick on this one.

]]> By: Michelle McCue http://www.drvino.com/2007/11/08/impossible-food-wine-pairings-sweet-potato-with-marshmallows/#comment-32123 Michelle McCue Fri, 09 Nov 2007 00:47:14 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/11/08/impossible-food-wine-pairings-sweet-potato-with-marshmallows/#comment-32123 How 'bout an Extra Dry sparkler of some sort - nothing too expensive or mindboggling, because that marshmallowy (sp?) goodness will overpower pretty much anything. Except maybe Coca-Cola. I'm thinking a Limoux cremant or a non-brut California sparkler. How ’bout an Extra Dry sparkler of some sort - nothing too expensive or mindboggling, because that marshmallowy (sp?) goodness will overpower pretty much anything. Except maybe Coca-Cola. I’m thinking a Limoux cremant or a non-brut California sparkler.

]]> By: Jules van Cruysen http://www.drvino.com/2007/11/08/impossible-food-wine-pairings-sweet-potato-with-marshmallows/#comment-32091 Jules van Cruysen Thu, 08 Nov 2007 22:34:46 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/11/08/impossible-food-wine-pairings-sweet-potato-with-marshmallows/#comment-32091 Are you f***ing serious. you guys seriously eat that crap. And I thought my opinion of America couldn't get any lower (I'm kidding, I love you guys). I quite like the Alsace theme but am going for something a little bit weird - Zind Humbrecht CSU Pinot Gris - bone dry with refreshing acidity to cut through the richness of the dish but super rich itself. I'm also thinking Aussie Sparking Shiraz (Sepplets is a great starter) - a little bit of sweetness and ripe round fruit but with the freshness that the bubbles give it. YUMMO Are you f***ing serious. you guys seriously eat that crap. And I thought my opinion of America couldn’t get any lower (I’m kidding, I love you guys). I quite like the Alsace theme but am going for something a little bit weird - Zind Humbrecht CSU Pinot Gris - bone dry with refreshing acidity to cut through the richness of the dish but super rich itself. I’m also thinking Aussie Sparking Shiraz (Sepplets is a great starter) - a little bit of sweetness and ripe round fruit but with the freshness that the bubbles give it.
YUMMO

]]> By: Jamie http://www.drvino.com/2007/11/08/impossible-food-wine-pairings-sweet-potato-with-marshmallows/#comment-32050 Jamie Thu, 08 Nov 2007 19:58:20 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/11/08/impossible-food-wine-pairings-sweet-potato-with-marshmallows/#comment-32050 People eat that?! People eat that?!

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