I am fixing prime rib for Christmas eve. I would like some suggestions for a wine to pair with it. I'm not a wine guy so I need some help. Not looking for anything too fancy but something that compliments the meat. Thanks.
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What wine to serve with prime rib?
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A nice red, such as a Cabernet Sauvignon. Whatever your price range might be, you might trust your local wine store to recommend one, or perhaps google "Best Cabernet Sauvignon for under X $". If you look you can get a good one for $12 - $15 a bottle, lots of good ones out there.
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kozmic
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An Oregon Pinot Noir would work well. I've never had one I didn't like, but Cooper Hill is very tasty.
I like all of the above suggestions.
I am not a wine guy — AKA “oenophiliac”
— but like it a lot, and drink it regularly. Just don’t like it so much that I want to study it.
So, what works for me, if buying in a restaurant, or for a special occasion, I tell ‘em my budget and ask for suggestions. Works out pretty well.
I am not a wine guy — AKA “oenophiliac”
— but like it a lot, and drink it regularly. Just don’t like it so much that I want to study it.So, what works for me, if buying in a restaurant, or for a special occasion, I tell ‘em my budget and ask for suggestions. Works out pretty well.
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If the guests are not regular red wine drinkers I would stay away from the
Cabernet Sauvignon and go with a Pinot Noir.
If your Prime Rib is heavily crusted with pepper then back to the
Cabernet Sauvignon
Lots of good options in the $15-20 price range.
Edit to add: My personal favorite would be an Old Vine Zinfandel.
Cabernet Sauvignon and go with a Pinot Noir.
If your Prime Rib is heavily crusted with pepper then back to the
Cabernet Sauvignon
Lots of good options in the $15-20 price range.
Edit to add: My personal favorite would be an Old Vine Zinfandel.
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Depending on the number of guests you might consider getting several different bottles such as cabernet, Pino. Shiraz, or any other dry, red wine your merchant might suggest. This way your guests can experiment, which can be fun. Stay away from Thunderbird (trust me on that one).
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I'd recommend the biggest Cardboardeaux you can find....I ain't fancy.
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carpriver
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Not being a "wine guy" I go for cheap. I would recommend a nice bottle of Mogen David Purple.
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I'd recommend Cabernet Sauvignion or Shiraz, You can find some good California's around $15.00
Steve W
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Another vote for a zin. Our favorite is called Earthquake. At the high end of our spectrum at around $25 a bottle, but hey, it is Christmas, and it is prime rib!
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One of the best value Cabernet Sauvignons is Columbia Crest Grand Estates, about $10. CHATEAU STE MICHELLE CABERNET is another good one at about $12.
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I prefer a quality Merlot.
Cabernet Sauvignon works well also.
Cabernet Sauvignon works well also.
