Cigar and Wine Pairing Recommendations

[steelman]

I really enjoy drinking dry red wines, preferably a merlot. If you would, give me your recommendations for a cigar pairing. I am not a fan of a huge vitamin N slap but don't mind an adequate buzz either. Let 'em roll. TIA.

[Cool Breeze]

Step 1: Uncork bottle of wine
Step 2: Pour wine down sink
Step 3: Pour Scotch and enjoy

Just kidding man.
Hopefully someone will post and help you out. I just couldn't resist.

Happy smoking, and drinking.

[steelman]

I love scotch also. No problem pairing with that but also enjoy my share of wine. Come to think of it I like beer a lot too. Maybe I have a smoking er drinking problem.

[mgcrunch]

I really enjoy drinking dry red wines, preferably a merlot. If you would, give me your recommendations for a cigar pairing. I am not a fan of a huge vitamin N slap but don't mind an adequate buzz either. Let 'em roll. TIA.

Depends on the body and alcohol. Off the cuff, I'd say... Sumatra. Sun Grown (GoF B is delectable.) Aged Ecuadorian Habano or Broadleaf; fresh, those two could overpower. You could also go with some medium body Cubans; I'd pull a CoRo, HU #2, Superiores, Encantos (this one may be too light in body), etc.

Check out Marvin Shanken's thoughts on the matter - I'm a fan.

[thechasm442]

Although not super dry, yesterday I did a tat black petite lancero with a st. Julian simply red. That's a semi sweet table wine from Michigan that has a nice fruity flavor yet finishes somewhat dry. It worked nicely.

[Browns7213]

Connecticuts with Strong Pepper Profiles - Sauvignon Blancs, Gruner Veltliners or Sancerres
Connecticuts with no pepper, Corojo, Criollo- Chardonnay, Voigner, Rieslings
Spicy Maduros- Shiraz, Syrah
Cigars with Strong Woody notes- Red Zinfandel

IMO the three wines that pair well with any cigars are ports, malbecs and red blends.

[Demuths1770]

i love wine and i have yet to find a pairing i like. i usually drink semi sweet reds sweet reds ports and reslingings

[Browns7213]

i love wine and i have yet to find a pairing i like. i usually drink semi sweet reds sweet reds ports and reslingings

Well who doesn't love reslingings, I mean really! Those ones made in Lancaster, PA are by far my favorites, though they do have some coal like flavors to them.

[Demuths1770]

Well who doesn't love reslingings, I mean really! Those ones made in Lancaster, PA are by far my favorites, though they do have some coal like flavors to them.

hey now dont be knocking PA wine now lol. i love me some nissley and moon light wine

[Kookla]

When uncertain a good malbec will never disappoint. Pairs well with anything