2007-12-29 05:58:54 · 15 answers · asked by hoobadooba 4 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
First off, this is a case where matching the wine is critical, white, zinfandel and any other fruity drink will ruin the taste of the beef. A bordeaux is not a california cab, they have nothing in common except color. The cab grape of France is a lot different than california and the winemaking and aging processes are very different.
Now if you are convinced that nothing with a cab grape will do, then I would suggest any of the following:
ITALY: Barolo, Amarone or Brunello di Montelcino, all 3 are great with prime rib. Prices range from $30 to $75 for a good quality wine, higher for exceptional, i.e. over $100 a bottle.
FRANCE: Burgundies are exceptional with beef. Consider Montrachet, Corton Charlemagne, Chambolle and any Chambertin. Prices range from $35 to $75 for excellent quality vintage.
SPAIN: Often overlooked, but very well made and an expanding rep! Consider Marques de Riscal, Cacares, Sansol, Miguel Torres, and any Abadia vintage. Prices are roughly $15 to $30 and worth the money.
2007-12-29 13:29:07 · answer #1 · answered by liorio1 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Wine With Prime Rib
2016-11-16 06:34:19 · answer #2 · answered by bautista 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A full bodied red would pair best. Other than a Cab Sauv, I would go with a Syrah, a Zinfandel, a Bordeaux, or a Petite Syrah (not related to Syrah or Shiraz). Of those, I would probably choose a fruit forward Bordeaux first, however, any would do for me.
You should also drink what you like.
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2007-12-29 07:15:04 · answer #3 · answered by Gerry G 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
More wine snobs will say a fine Pinot Noir (the grape also of the finest Burgundies) but I personally would choose a good Merlot.
2016-03-14 12:03:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always like zins with red meat, but I would also go for the malbec or a carmenere. I think you can't taste even the most bold pinots with BBQ or roast so I would avoid that.
On the other hand I completely agree with JJ in that you should drink whatever you like to drink - red, white, rose, whatever.
2007-12-29 13:20:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chilean Malbec would be worth a try. It's not too expensive and goes great with beef. I can't afford prime rib. Any chance of the leftovers tomorrow?! Enjoy.
2007-12-29 06:04:18 · answer #6 · answered by britgirlusa 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I just served some prime rib for my Christmas party and Merlot was the guests favorite. Went through two bottles.
2007-12-29 06:17:59 · answer #7 · answered by D D 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Pinot Noir, Barolo (not cheap but if budget is not an issue, this would be my first choice), Châteauneuf-du-Pape would be nice. Avoid Bordeaux since a lot of it is cabernet.
2007-12-29 06:03:43 · answer #8 · answered by mark 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Try a chilled, Pinot Noir, Petite Schrazz, ask your local wine merchant, enjoy!!!
2007-12-29 07:49:01 · answer #9 · answered by GreatNeck 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I'm not a huge Pinot Noir fan...but that's just me. I would recommend a Shiraz---something Australian won't let you down---or a Merlot. One of my favorites is a California called Forest Glen, although there are plenty of others out there that are reasonably priced, and of high quality.
2007-12-29 06:10:47 · answer #10 · answered by What the Deuce?! 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋