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Wine pairing advice

doctortim

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doctortim

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In a week I'm planning on serving roast lamb shoulder stuffed with a apricots, couscous, pine nuts, and herbs. On the side will be boiled potatoes dressed with a parsley & mint vinaigrette.

Can anyone recommend a good style of wine to serve alongside? I don't usually have trouble with lamb, but I don't want the sweetness of the apricots to clash. If you're naming specifics, a bonus would be Australian wines since that's where I am.

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White, Red or Bubbles?

For red, try a Zinfandel or even a McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon (the berry flavour should complement the sweetness of the apricots).

For white, you'd probably be hard pressed to go past a Riesling (apricot is one of the taste descriptors for this wine). Given that it's lamb, go for a slightly sweet version rather than a very sweet one.

For bubbles, try a sparkling Shiraz or Pinot Noir (adult Ribena) :wink:

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