Wine on the Radio - April 18, 2003

Easter Lamb

Next to ham the most popular dish for Easter dinner is lamb.  

Whether the family recipe calls for herb crusted racks, grilled chops or even a rolled and stuffed leg of lamb, you need a wine that can stand up to the richness of the meat.

For lots of folks that's always California Cabernet Sauvignon.   And if it's Californian and Cabernet then for many that means Napa Valley .

Napa give us lush and ripe cabernet but with tannins and structure that makes it ideal for hearty meats like lamb.  

The hot days and cool nights in the valley concentrate flavor in the grapes.   A lesser wine can get overwhelmed.  

Younger cabs are a great choice because the tannins in the younger wine balance with the fat and flavor of the lamb.

So pick a price, check the label and try some Napa Valley Cabernet with your Easter lamb.

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Happy Easter.

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