Big Country Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 I have a department dinner tomorrow night, and while we've been told we don't need to bring anything, I'd still like to. (Long story short, I won't be with the company much longer, new post soon in tailgate on that, so I won't to go out leaving a good impression should the need to return arise) The dinner is going to be Thai food, I'm told something in the medium spiciness range. I don't particular care for wine, odd considering I grew up in Sonoma County, but, I thought bringing a decent bottle of wine that would pair with Thai Food would be nice. Unfortunately I do not know any of the particular dishes that will be served. Any thoughts or recommendations out there? Also, try to make it something I likely could get at a beverages and More or local grocery store.. I don;t have time ot be running around looking for a specialty shop that carries something. Thanks in advance for any help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 I'd really need to know exactly what is being served but I can make some general suggestions. Assuming you'll be having some sort of sauce with noodles here are a few options: Pinot Blanc Pinot Gris (Italy or Oregon) Riesling (Germany, California or Washington) Chardonnay (Chile or South Africa) Sancerre or Pouilly-Fume Alsace (except Pinot Blanc) These are all whites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundaynfl Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 I'd really need to know exactly what is being served but I can make some general suggestions. Assuming you'll be having some sort of sauce with noodles here are a few options: Pinot Blanc Pinot Gris (Italy or Oregon) Riesling (Germany, California or Washington) Chardonnay (Chile or South Africa) Sancerre or Pouilly-Fume Alsace (except Pinot Blanc) These are all whites. 1431397[/snapback] From Twileys list, I would go with a Riesling and pick up a bottle of Viognier; both can be found inexpensively and are great with Thai. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 From Twileys list, I would go with a Riesling and pick up a bottle of Viognier; both can be found inexpensively and are great with Thai. 1431411[/snapback] Good call on the veeeeee-oh-nyay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 I'd really need to know exactly what is being served but I can make some general suggestions. Assuming you'll be having some sort of sauce with noodles here are a few options: Pinot Blanc Pinot Gris (Italy or Oregon) Riesling (Germany, California or Washington) Chardonnay (Chile or South Africa) Sancerre or Pouilly-Fume Alsace (except Pinot Blanc) These are all whites. 1431397[/snapback] Yes, I was going to say it needs to be a white. Thai food centers around "cool" foods (as it is always 90+ degrees, 90%+ humidity), and while their food does have a "spicyness" to it, they include fresh veggies and other types of food meant to whet the pallate to cool you off. That said, white's the way to go. Probably the more "crisp", the better. Reisling may be too sweet, IMO. Chardonnay, too heavy (assuming noodles are a main portion of the meal). I would suggest a Pinot. Light and crisp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bier Meister Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 Riesling (Germany, California, washington, or alsacian) Chardonnay (Chile or South Africa) Sancerre or Pouilly-Fume Alsace (except Pinot Blanc) and i'd add gamay rouge, beaujolais, and even *cough* white zinfindel (only time i'd really ever think about it) These are all whites. 1431397[/snapback] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 1431621[/snapback] I was inches away from typing white zin but I just couldn't bring myself to recommending it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bier Meister Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 lol i meant to add gwerztraminer i think a riesling is the way to go...... ps- i just got a bottle of the kessler 03. was good again... perfect for summer... a little pear and green apple, not too sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman_Nick Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 loli meant to add gwerztraminer i think a riesling is the way to go...... ps- i just got a bottle of the kessler 03. was good again... perfect for summer... a little pear and green apple, not too sweet. 1431683[/snapback] You will do well with either choice. Or you could bring a few bottles of Asti Spumante Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Country Posted April 21, 2006 Author Share Posted April 21, 2006 Thanks guys. I've since found out a couple dishes will be Chicken Satay, and chicken and beef salad of some sort, a lemongrass soup of some sort, and some other things I could not pronounce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seattle LawDawg Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 Thanks guys. I've since found out a couple dishes will be Chicken Satay, and chicken and beef salad of some sort, a lemongrass soup of some sort, and some other things I could not pronounce. 1431811[/snapback] Sounds like good beer food to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Country Posted April 22, 2006 Author Share Posted April 22, 2006 Sounds like good beer food to me. 1431823[/snapback] Everything is good beer food to me, but for this event I am thinking that showing up wih a couple nice bottles of wine would be a good thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billay Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 How much is Caymus Conundrum running these days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundaynfl Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 How much is Caymus Conundrum running these days? 1432229[/snapback] COSCO 17.99 Elsewhere 19 and higher... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 COSCO 17.99 Elsewhere 19 and higher... 1434941[/snapback] One store here is asking $26 for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 How much is Caymus Conundrum running these days? 1432229[/snapback] I first had the Conundrum in Hawaii on my honeymoon. I enjoyed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundaynfl Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 One store here is asking $26 for it. 1438292[/snapback] Do they offer a free jar of vaseline with every purchase?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 Do they offer a free jar of vaseline with every purchase?? 1440662[/snapback] This is the same store that raised their price on the Insignia by $40 because people started calling about it once it was released online as the #1 wine. The guy didn't even know why people were calling but he assumed there had to be some reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundaynfl Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 This is the same store that raised their price on the Insignia by $40 because people started calling about it once it was released online as the #1 wine. The guy didn't even know why people were calling but he assumed there had to be some reason. 1440773[/snapback] He probably bia tches about the COSCO's and large liqour stores taking away business from the mom and pop stores! If I could I would by all my wine on the internet or mailing lists... but we have Applejack's the Worlds largest wine and liqour store in our backyard!! They have some awesome prices! But so does COSCO, you just have to be in the right place at the right time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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