DaleW wrote on Mon, 5 May 2008 11:01:47 -0700 (PDT):

On May 5, 11:43�am, Mark Lipton wrote:
James Silverton wrote:
There was a discussion about artichokes with vinaigrettes
but it quickly diverged into a discussion of aperitifs
derived from artichokes. I can't think of a wine that would
not be spoilt by drinking it while eating artichokes dipped
in melted butter, flavored mayonnaises or vinaigrettes. Has
anyone ever enjoyed a wine with artichokes?

No. �I don't try too hard, though. �Artichokes tend to impart
a jarring sweetness to wine that I find actively unpleasant.
�So, I'll drink water with artichoke and wait to have the
wine later.

Yeah, Badoit is about best match I've tried.

I think I agree with drinking water. I once had a bottle of NZ
Sauvignon Blanc open and sipped a little. It was not a success,
tho' after drinking some water, I could enjoy the wine with the
rest of the meal.

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James Silverton
Potomac, Maryland

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