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What drink goes with a gyro?

Michael Wilson

What drink goes with a gyro?

Greek

  • If you love a gyro, drink Furmint or Xinomavro. Hand-held and bursting with flavor, classic gyros cry out for a wine that’s as flavorful as they are.
  • If you go for Greek salads, drink Assyrtiko or Barbera.
  • If you order spanakopita, drink White Bordeaux or Schiava.

What kind of wine goes with gyros?

Best Wine to Pair with Greek Gyros :

  • Rosé Wine of California – Central Valley – Grenache (Blush)
  • Rosé Wine of California – Syrah (Shiraz)
  • Rosé Bordeaux.
  • Rosé Bordeaux clairet.
  • Red Bourgogne Passe – Tout – Grains (Passetoutgrains)
  • Red Burgundy Grand Ordinaire.
  • Red Burgundy Ordinaire.

What do you drink with Greek lamb?

The absolute best pairings for lamb are found in red wines, including a rich cabernet sauvignon, a classic Bordeaux, and Chianti. White wine lovers are not shut out here, though. A good gewürztraminer or even a California chardonnay will make a fine addition to the meal as well.

What wine goes with tzatziki sauce?

If you need a wine to pair with Tzatziki, you could try a Pinot Noir to go with it. (PEE-noh NWAHR): A red wine with red berry, cherry, cinnamon and cola.

What wine goes with Greek lamb?

Try various Languedoc reds, Syrah, or juicy, young Tempranillo-based reds. Greek and Turkish lamb dishes might involve more lemon and herbs, so use a red with more acidity, such as Chianti.

Does Zinfandel go with lamb?

Cabernet is lamb’s classic partner, but the sweet figs in this port sauce make a delicious, jammy Zin an even better choice. While Cabernet Sauvignon has long been considered the classic match with lamb, there’s a better wine for this particular dish: a refined Bordeaux-style Zinfandel.

Does Merlot go with lamb?

When served alone and without any sauce to go with it, lamb can pair really well with a bold red wine with a smooth tannic structure, such as Syrah or Merlot. But because lamb meat in particular tends to take on the taste of the sauce it’s cooked with, we need to go deeper than that if the meat is marinated.

Is Pinot Noir good with lamb?

Pinot Noir and lamb are often a perfect match because the acidity and bright fruit notes in Pinot Noir act as a nice foil for the earthy richness in lamb. Pinot Noir is perfect because it has the fruit, the earthiness, and the acidity that you are looking for in a gamey dish like lamb.”

What do you eat with lamb?

16 Perfect Sides for Lamb

  • 01 of 16. Potatoes Grand Mere. The Spruce.
  • 02 of 16. Chilled Watercress Yogurt Soup.
  • 03 of 16. Asparagus and Butter Lettuce Salad.
  • 04 of 16. Garlic and Thyme Spring Vegetables.
  • 05 of 16. Simple Roasted Brussels Sprouts.
  • 06 of 16. Airy Carrot Souffle.
  • 07 of 16. Classic Parker House Rolls.
  • 08 of 16. Purple Cabbage Salad.