Anu Karwa Sep 17 2009, 7:06 PM

First, I need an invite to one of your dinner parties! Sounds like a feast. What about a nice Crianza style Rioja? A light bodied tempranillo might be really nice. Or something from Corbieres could be well suited and affordable since you’ll have to buy multiple bottles. Another option is a medium bodied Pinot Noir from Willamette Valley, Oregon. Montinore is a nice estate. If there is a wine shop you regularly shop at that has a website, I can look at specific bottles. For the roasted pears w/Manchego - How about a late harvest Viognier from California or an a Spatlese style Riesling from Germany or even a Gewurtraminer from Washington State? Again, if I have a website, I can make specific recommendations. You have very lucky friends : )

David Silva Sep 18 2009, 7:14 AM

Thanks for all your lovely recommendations! Everything sounds great and I did buy a Reisling for the pears ... Great idea. My friend also contributed some bottles, so I kind of have to work with what she has as well ... anyway, again, many thanks for your help!!