Comments on: Chillin with Chili and Pairing wine http://agoodtimewithwine.com/2010/02/05/chillin-with-chili-and-pairing-wine/ Making wine approachable Wed, 07 Mar 2012 20:28:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Judit http://agoodtimewithwine.com/2010/02/05/chillin-with-chili-and-pairing-wine/comment-page-1/#comment-1826 Judit Thu, 08 Apr 2010 22:56:47 +0000 http://agoodtimewithwine.com/?p=1143#comment-1826 Thank you Matt for the Chili video and I do like your Gewurztraminer suggestion. Coming from Europe I have enjoyed many great wines from Germany & Austria, but never tasted Elena Walch's Gewurztraminer. How was It? Judit winedinetv Thank you Matt for the Chili video and I do like your Gewurztraminer suggestion. Coming from Europe I have enjoyed many great wines from Germany & Austria, but never tasted Elena Walch’s Gewurztraminer. How was It?
Judit
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]]> By: Matt.mmwine http://agoodtimewithwine.com/2010/02/05/chillin-with-chili-and-pairing-wine/comment-page-1/#comment-1488 Matt.mmwine Thu, 11 Feb 2010 19:08:47 +0000 http://agoodtimewithwine.com/?p=1143#comment-1488 Joe, I appreciate your input and ideas. I especially like the idea of a Gewurzt or Sparkling Shiraz. I have some Elena Walch Gewurztraminer at the house, and may use it as one of my selections when I make the chili this weekend. Joe,
I appreciate your input and ideas. I especially like the idea of a Gewurzt or Sparkling Shiraz. I have some Elena Walch Gewurztraminer at the house, and may use it as one of my selections when I make the chili this weekend.

]]> By: Joe http://agoodtimewithwine.com/2010/02/05/chillin-with-chili-and-pairing-wine/comment-page-1/#comment-1487 Joe Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:42:16 +0000 http://agoodtimewithwine.com/?p=1143#comment-1487 I think Tempranillo would work with a milder chili for sure. I don't know about Grenache...the alcohol and the spice might clash. The Cline "Ancient Vines" Zin is always a great choice at that price point. Zinfandel always seems to be the "tailgate" wine: good with chili, BBQ, pizza, burgers, etc. I LOVE the "art & science" of pairing. Keep up the great work! Joe @suburbanwino I think Tempranillo would work with a milder chili for sure. I don’t know about Grenache…the alcohol and the spice might clash. The Cline “Ancient Vines” Zin is always a great choice at that price point. Zinfandel always seems to be the “tailgate” wine: good with chili, BBQ, pizza, burgers, etc.

I LOVE the “art & science” of pairing. Keep up the great work! Joe @suburbanwino

]]> By: Matt.mmwine http://agoodtimewithwine.com/2010/02/05/chillin-with-chili-and-pairing-wine/comment-page-1/#comment-1486 Matt.mmwine Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:34:39 +0000 http://agoodtimewithwine.com/?p=1143#comment-1486 Tina, Thanks SO much for your comment. I was very careful which Zinfandel I selected for the chili. I went with an "Old Vines" Zin that is a very round, fruity Zinfandel, one that doesn't have an acidic finish. I never would have put this chili with, say, Titus Zinfandel, because it would just fight with the wine the whole way. However, you definitely illustrate a good point, that the same grape can taste different, and interact differently, depending on the producer! I am actually making this chili again Saturday, and will be bringing a few different wines, and beers, this time. I'm going to have the Dr Loosen Dr L with it for sure, which has a good bit of fruit and residual sugar that should work nicely with the spices in the Chili. I may try to find a Tempranillo as well, and see how that goes! Cheers, and thanks for the compliments! Matt Tina,
Thanks SO much for your comment. I was very careful which Zinfandel I selected for the chili. I went with an “Old Vines” Zin that is a very round, fruity Zinfandel, one that doesn’t have an acidic finish. I never would have put this chili with, say, Titus Zinfandel, because it would just fight with the wine the whole way. However, you definitely illustrate a good point, that the same grape can taste different, and interact differently, depending on the producer!

I am actually making this chili again Saturday, and will be bringing a few different wines, and beers, this time. I’m going to have the Dr Loosen Dr L with it for sure, which has a good bit of fruit and residual sugar that should work nicely with the spices in the Chili. I may try to find a Tempranillo as well, and see how that goes!

Cheers, and thanks for the compliments!
Matt

]]> By: Tina http://agoodtimewithwine.com/2010/02/05/chillin-with-chili-and-pairing-wine/comment-page-1/#comment-1485 Tina Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:24:32 +0000 http://agoodtimewithwine.com/?p=1143#comment-1485 I tried some Zinfandel with my chili the other day. In my opinion, the spices of the chili really brought out the acidity of the wine, which I did not care for that much. I had the rest of the Zin with some pizza, which was phenomenal, brought out the fruitiness. I think I'd try your friend's suggestion of a Riesling with the chili the next time. I really enjoy your blog! I tried some Zinfandel with my chili the other day. In my opinion, the spices of the chili really brought out the acidity of the wine, which I did not care for that much. I had the rest of the Zin with some pizza, which was phenomenal, brought out the fruitiness. I think I’d try your friend’s suggestion of a Riesling with the chili the next time. I really enjoy your blog!

]]> By: Matt.mmwine http://agoodtimewithwine.com/2010/02/05/chillin-with-chili-and-pairing-wine/comment-page-1/#comment-1450 Matt.mmwine Sat, 06 Feb 2010 13:21:31 +0000 http://agoodtimewithwine.com/?p=1143#comment-1450 Joel - Thanks for the great advice with the peppers. That was one of the methods I read about regarding roasted peppers, but didn't try it. I really enjoyed the chili, and know you are a connoisseur, so perhaps we'll put together a little chili event with beer and wine pairings! Joel – Thanks for the great advice with the peppers. That was one of the methods I read about regarding roasted peppers, but didn’t try it. I really enjoyed the chili, and know you are a connoisseur, so perhaps we’ll put together a little chili event with beer and wine pairings!

]]> By: Joel http://agoodtimewithwine.com/2010/02/05/chillin-with-chili-and-pairing-wine/comment-page-1/#comment-1447 Joel Sat, 06 Feb 2010 05:03:41 +0000 http://agoodtimewithwine.com/?p=1143#comment-1447 I can't wait to try this recipe. I love fennel and cilantro and don't think I've had them in a chili before. Have you tried letting the roasted peppers steam in a ziploc bag after they come out of the oven? Take them out of the bag and the skins just fall off! Great work, I look forward to making this at home! I can’t wait to try this recipe. I love fennel and cilantro and don’t think I’ve had them in a chili before. Have you tried letting the roasted peppers steam in a ziploc bag after they come out of the oven? Take them out of the bag and the skins just fall off! Great work, I look forward to making this at home!

]]> By: Matt.mmwine http://agoodtimewithwine.com/2010/02/05/chillin-with-chili-and-pairing-wine/comment-page-1/#comment-1444 Matt.mmwine Sat, 06 Feb 2010 01:25:41 +0000 http://agoodtimewithwine.com/?p=1143#comment-1444 Thank you Jeff! The chili really is awesome! And I like your suggestions regarding changing up the cooking a little. We're planning on making this for a family get together in a few weeks, and I'll try your ideas! I'm not an expert, so perhaps on my next visit to Twisted Oak Winery, you can make a pot, pop a cork or two of The Spaniard, and show me how they do it in Murphy! Thank you Jeff! The chili really is awesome! And I like your suggestions regarding changing up the cooking a little. We’re planning on making this for a family get together in a few weeks, and I’ll try your ideas!

I’m not an expert, so perhaps on my next visit to Twisted Oak Winery, you can make a pot, pop a cork or two of The Spaniard, and show me how they do it in Murphy!

]]> By: El Jefe http://agoodtimewithwine.com/2010/02/05/chillin-with-chili-and-pairing-wine/comment-page-1/#comment-1443 El Jefe Sat, 06 Feb 2010 01:15:25 +0000 http://agoodtimewithwine.com/?p=1143#comment-1443 hi Matt - No worries on The Spaniard mixup! Your chili looks yummy and I am definitely going to have to try it. A couple of thoughts - I usually add the garlic after the onion is almost done to avoid the garlic burning issues. And, I like to add the dry spices to the meat before adding the liquids - it has the effect of toasting the spices a little and I think really brings out the flavor. Cheers! hi Matt – No worries on The Spaniard mixup! Your chili looks yummy and I am definitely going to have to try it. A couple of thoughts – I usually add the garlic after the onion is almost done to avoid the garlic burning issues. And, I like to add the dry spices to the meat before adding the liquids – it has the effect of toasting the spices a little and I think really brings out the flavor. Cheers!

]]> By: Matt.mmwine http://agoodtimewithwine.com/2010/02/05/chillin-with-chili-and-pairing-wine/comment-page-1/#comment-1440 Matt.mmwine Fri, 05 Feb 2010 21:40:44 +0000 http://agoodtimewithwine.com/?p=1143#comment-1440 Thanks David! In the video, I did pair the Zinfandel with the Chili. However, I made mention of the Tempranillo and Granache as hommage to my friends at Twisted Oak Winery in Murphy's CA! Thanks David! In the video, I did pair the Zinfandel with the Chili. However, I made mention of the Tempranillo and Granache as hommage to my friends at Twisted Oak Winery in Murphy’s CA!

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