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ikonoklast7 Offline
#1 Posted: Sat, Aug 16 2003, 12:56 PM EST
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I've searched the forums...

I've searched using Google...

I've even searched the back issues of Cigar Aficionado online...

But I simply CANNOT find a guide to the pairing of wine and cigars! I've been desperately search for some kind of guide that covers all the bases, like what wines go with what cigars, how they should be enjoyed together, etc.

Can anyone provide me with a weblink to a good site that offers a big guide or FAQ about wine and cigars?
eleltea Offline
#2 Posted: Sat, Aug 16 2003, 1:37 PM EST
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If you are a wine connoiseur, I think a cigar is going to dull the nose for a very subtle wine, so drink something bold, like a big, heavy red, without much tannin. I like fairly bold and spicy cigars, and for me, the best wine with a cigar has got to be port. YMMV.

Since this info does not seem to be available anywhere, why not do a tasting and post your reviews.
xibbumbero Offline
#3 Posted: Sat, Aug 16 2003, 1:48 PM EST
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I'll confirm that LLT likes port,as I saw him drink almost an entire bottle,one little glass at a time,LOL. X
Slimboli Offline
#4 Posted: Sat, Aug 16 2003, 1:57 PM EST
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You may have already found this, but here you go ... and it's mostly on cigars. Interesting reading, none the less ... with only one paragraph (but a good one) on what you are seeking.

http://www.timesreview.com/winepress/stories/wp-cigar.htm

I used 'Google' ... and typed in 'Cigars that go well with Wine' ... and you are right.

Not much out there paring cigars and wine, but lot's of stuff on the other potables ...
wer Offline
#5 Posted: Sat, Aug 16 2003, 3:01 PM EST
Joined: 02-13-2003
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Be a man...Drink beer and whisky!

Just kidding, wine can go really well with a cigar.
If I'm smoking a strong maduro or sungrown, I pair it with a burgundy, Cab, port or other dark red
If I'm smoking something mild with a natural wrapper, a chilled white is as good as any fruit juice (plus it has the much needed booze that many of us require)

Part of the beauty of trying new wine and new cigars is that you can increase the experimentation factorially by pairing up new combinations and hopefully finding something you really like. Enjoy
jd1 Offline
#6 Posted: Sat, Aug 16 2003, 3:49 PM EST
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yep..concur...port. I'm kinda partial to the tawny but like the regular too.
eleltea Offline
#7 Posted: Sun, Aug 17 2003, 12:35 PM EST
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X speaks the truth. The best part is it was his bottle. lol
statelandman Offline
#8 Posted: Sun, Aug 17 2003, 12:43 PM EST
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I think you just might to have experiment around a little bit. I had a Don Tomas Cameroon Robusto last night with a glass of Ravenswood Zinfandel, and the wine was heavy enough to stand up to the cigar pretty well. Contrary to the prior poster, I think a fairly tannic wine would be required to match well.
cruiser Offline
#9 Posted: Sun, Aug 17 2003, 2:31 PM EST
Joined: 06-15-2001
Posts: 739
I like the fuente cuban parejo and a glass of liberty
school cabernet a small winery from paso robles the taste of the wine a satisfying black rasperry taste thats the only cab i buy in cases not only because of the 10% discount just because the production is very limited.Amen
rmarrandino Offline
#10 Posted: Mon, Aug 18 2003, 5:31 AM EST
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Port is always a great cigar wine. Nothing beats a glass of port after dinner with a good cigar.

However, this weekend I had a bottle of Hess Collection Cab '97 with a San Cristobal. The two went extremely well together.
rastusmcnair Offline
#11 Posted: Mon, Aug 18 2003, 5:44 AM EST
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Balls! Lost My job last week. Looks like Bad Frogs and wine-in-a-box for Me!
sumguy Offline
#12 Posted: Mon, Aug 18 2003, 11:25 AM EST
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I also like port. Goes very well with a nice smoke after work.
arwings Offline
#13 Posted: Mon, Aug 18 2003, 5:14 PM EST
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I have found that cigars do not dull the nose for the bouquet of MD20/20 (any variety), Wild Irish Rose, Red Dagger, Ripple, or Mogen David High Octane.
rmarrandino Offline
#14 Posted: Tue, Aug 19 2003, 7:28 AM EST
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MD 20/20??? Do they still make that stuff? We used to drink that stuff in college.
turnberry Offline
#15 Posted: Tue, Aug 19 2003, 10:38 AM EST
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arwings,
Please tell me you're kidding. You are aren't you?!
arwings Offline
#16 Posted: Tue, Aug 19 2003, 5:35 PM EST
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Sorry! Got carried away. I sometimes smoke a Bad Frog and they just seem to complement those types of wines. Ignore me!
jdobson Offline
#17 Posted: Tue, Aug 19 2003, 6:41 PM EST
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Port, port, port!

I love port with or without cigars. Check out the Australians which always taste old than they are. If you are on a budget find some Benjamin Port. Only $11 Bucs and you would swear it was a 10-year.

If money is no object and you like sweet wines. Get a hold of some Eisewein or some Beerauslese. Very sweet whites. Unlike any wine you have ever had.
cccbus Offline
#18 Posted: Thu, Aug 21 2003, 11:36 AM EST
Joined: 02-20-2003
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If you wanna know what wines are good with cigars email me at dking42atcharterdotnet and I will hook you up with the info you desire.
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