JC67 Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 I have found that Pinot Noir seems to be the wine that brings out the best flavours of a cigar... what are your thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulF Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 I prefer blends over single-varietals (Shiraz, cabernet... ) when it comes to pairing wine with Cigars as i find blends to be usually a bit more smoother and softer which doesn't over power the Cigar flavours. I have to admit also that Pinot Noir or Grenache would be my go to wine when pairing with a Cigar and not something more intense like Carbernet or Shiraz Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polarbear Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 I've got a particular Cab Sav/Shiraz blend that goes well with most of my Med-Full bodied cigars I prefer Shiraz when looking at wines anyway, so this could just be my preference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzz Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 After the first 2 or 3 bottles, preferences no longer matter... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MontrealRon Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 With an after-dinner cigar, I usually pour something fortified, lika a Madeira or a Porto Colheita. For an afternon smoke, I mostly stick with sparkling water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oliverdst Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Vinho do Porto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 I prefer white and bubbles with cigars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiminBC Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 I will do some research (a few months) and get back top you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyfall Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 I like deep jammy reds with cigars, certain Cabs, Shiraz's, Syrah's, and some Bordeaux's. I like a little more octane with my cigar than a Pinot offers. Michael & David Rapture Cab is awesome with a stick that has chocolate notes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigpete Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 I prefer cabs and syrahs if I have wine with my cigar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabourin Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Pinot Noir with a bit of umph from the New World perhaps but would steer clear of Euro Pinots with cigars. Agree with wood aged ports such as Tawny and Colheita, perhaps Boal Madeira. Also had fruity Barbera from Piedmont with Pigrims and Tino recently that worked well. Like the idea of a spicy Grenache, again with a good bit of ripe fruit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilgrims Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Pinot Noir with a bit of umph from the New World perhaps but would steer clear of Euro Pinots with cigars. Agree with wood aged ports such as Tawny and Colheita, perhaps Boal Madeira. Also had fruity Barbera from Piedmont with Pigrims and Tino recently that worked well. Like the idea of a spicy Grenache, again with a good bit of ripe fruit. That Barbera was good!! in fact most 2009 & 2011 Barbera will be good. I always think you need a red where the sweetness of the fruit is "above" the tannin, most malbec works well! Nebbiolo and old world Pinot just don't work some how...I agree white and Champagne is in general better than red... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maverickdrinker Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Champagne (speecifically Rose Champagne) and cigars are one of my favorite pairings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLC Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Champagne (speecifically Rose Champagne) and cigars are one of my favorite pairings Still need to try this. Normally I have my champagne with lobster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maverickdrinker Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Still need to try this. Normally I have my champagne with lobster. We'll do this the next time you are over bro.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLC Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Sounds like a plan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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