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03-01-1999, 06:10 PM
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I was wondering if you folks had an good ideas for a wine to drink with paella. In my paella, the main ingredients I include are chicken, chorizo, shrimp,and muscles (if I can find fresh ones-sometimes tough in MN). It is seasoned of course with saffron. It is not for company, so like to keep the price below $15 if I can. Any suggestions will be appreciated.

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03-01-1999, 06:35 PM
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I'm awful about prices...but I would think you could get a good Rioja like Marques de Murrieta for somewhere in that ballpark..a good Chianti Classico could do, or maybe a Geyser Peak Shiraz, which would definitely be under that price.

In the true bargain arena..check out Forest Glen Syrah or Sangiovese.

Don't be stingy with that saffron, now.

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03-01-1999, 08:27 PM
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No worries!! Paella is no good without plenty of saffron!! ITs worth every penny....or should I say dollar! Thanks once again, you guys are a big help!!

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03-02-1999, 08:19 AM
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Nancy,
What does saffron cost you in MN? I use it quite a bit, and the cheapest I've found it here in MA is $4.50 per gram.

Bob

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03-02-1999, 08:29 AM
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Hi Bob,
The last time I bought it here in Rochester Minnesota, I bought a 1.3 gram package for about $12. You are doing alot better than I am! It is really hard to find here. In fact I am at the end of mine and am going to have to start searching again. I love the stuff, but it comes at a dear price.

Nancy

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03-02-1999, 08:58 AM
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Look for Spanish reds from the Ribera del Duero region -- great with Paella or chorizo.

At those prices, saffron producing countries should use it to support their currency.

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03-02-1999, 10:36 AM
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Wow! You're paying more than twice what I do for the saffron. If you can't get a better price out there, I can ship you 5 grams, or so. The cost of the saffron and the shipping will be about 50% of what you're paying now.

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03-02-1999, 10:54 AM
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Thanks Bob,I will check what I can find here and if I can't do better I will definately take you up on your generous offer. I will let you know in the next week.
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Nancy

Oh by the way Bob, you buy whole threads, not ground, right?? Just want to make sure we are comparing apples to apples.

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03-07-1999, 11:23 PM
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Back to the Paella and wine question:


ROSE!!!!!!!!!!! BONE DRY AND ICE COLD!!!!!!

One really good one (and the best wine that Joe Heitz makes) is the Heitz Grignolino Napa Rose that should retail for under $7.99 even in the hinterlands.

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03-07-1999, 11:42 PM
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Thanks for the suggestions, I have noted them all in my database. I really appreciate your help.

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