Wine pairing with latkes?

I'm looking for any suggestions. Nothing really comes to mind.

S.V? Something soft and neutral like Pinot blanc? Something super crisp?

Good question. I'm no wine expert, but I'd say alot of it depends on what you're eating the latkes with (since they're so neutral). Applesauce? (You've got tart fruit to contend with). Sour cream topping and some brisket? (A whole new wine alltogether).

If I were just eating latkes as an appetizer with a little sour cream or applesauce, I'd probably choose a Sauvignon blanc or a Pinot blanc. Maybe a chardonnay, if the latkes are heartier and richer, as my grandmother's tend to be.

I'll probably be having some sort of ale.

Best,
EC

You're right, latkes are beer food. But it's a wine meal, so SV it is. (The brisket braised in red wine comes after.)

Happy Chanukah.

m

mrbarolo wrote:I'm looking for any suggestions. Nothing really comes to mind.

Mr. Barolo,

The traditional latke drink pairing is either Tab or Fresca, sipped while loading up on sour cream and apple sauce.

Wine wise, might I suggest "I want to go to Miami"

Kidding aside, we drank pinot noir, possibly not the best paring for latkes, steak and asparagus, but we like pinot noir and had it on-hand.

Speaking of steak. There's been a bit of talk as to the decline of Devon Ave Meats, not so from my standpoint. The two dry-age bone-in beauties of rib-eye perfection I grilled were right on the money. Not much money either, at least for dry-age prime, $10 per lb.

Enjoy,
Gary

Devon Avenue Meats
800 Devon Ave
Park Ridge, IL 60068
847-825-0478
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G Wiv wrote:Wine wise, might I suggest "I want to go to Miami"

Excellent.

Besides sour cream, applesauce, and whine, I expect to be getting a steaming bowl of guilt this weekend.

"How come you don't visit more often?"

Best,
EC

Guilt is a Catholic thing too.And why are there no Catholic delis?

hattyn wrote:And why are there no Catholic delis?

There are plenty of Catholic delis, but they're usually referred to as "Italian".



Best,
EC

manischevitz - duh!