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- witz - 02-05-2002
We're planning a mardi gras dinner including a first course of shrimp remoulade and main course of shrimp and sausage gumbo . . . any suggestions of what wine would go well with the gumbo?
- Innkeeper - 02-05-2002
Hi Witz, and welcome to the Wine Board. I would go with Marietta Old Vines Red, Lot 28.
- winoweenie - 02-05-2002
Hi EWitz, and welcome to the board. You can't go wrong with any of the 1999 Zinfandels that are widely available now. They do a real number to the Cha-Cha of Creole. WW
- Botafogo - 02-05-2002
As the former Sommelier / Beverage Director of one of N'Awlins' oldest joints, I've got to say that if the temperature in your locale is above 65F I would go with the darkest, spiciest ROSE you can find (like a Cerasuolo Montepulciano d'Abruzzo or one of the Syrah / Zin based ones out of the Central Coast), ice cold. If you live in the frozen north, go with a Zin or other aromatic varietal. But the truly best solution would be some nice Belgian Beer....
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