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I've acquired a 1 and half pound boneless leg of lamb that is currently marinating in garlic and mint.

I was going to roast it in the oven with some wine as the base of a sauce, but I can't really figure out what type of wine to use. I have a lovely red Merlot, but do you think that's going to over power anything?

Let me know what you think!
 

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Originally Posted by lookingglass

I've acquired a 1 and half pound boneless leg of lamb that is currently marinating in garlic and mint.

I was going to roast it in the oven with some wine as the base of a sauce, but I can't really figure out what type of wine to use. I have a lovely red Merlot, but do you think that's going to over power anything?

Let me know what you think!
Merolt swould be nice with some brunoise (finely diced) shallots. "YUM"
 

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Originally Posted by My cat Mellow

MMMMMM I love lamb!!!

I only get lamb when I go back to the UK, there isnt a wide choice in the shops here, plus hubby hates the stuff.

No idea about your question tho sorry!
Our local Costco sells really tasty New Zealand lamb for roasting!
 

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It depends on the Merlot. I find some to be more on the flowery side than the peppery side of taste. For the lamb you would want a more peppery wine. Just make sure the undernotes are of pepper and earth. Swirl it in a glass, take just a bit in your mouth and hold it at the back of your throught. Pay attention to what you taste.

I also find as bizzar as this will sound add just a pinch of lavender. Its the secret spice for amazing lamb. I saw it on a cooking show a few years ago. They said you can use it with any style of marinade. The lavender brings out the true taste of the lamb. I have tried it with a basic rub of pepper, garlic and salt but I have also done it with more of a cajin style and both times it was the most amazing lamb I ever tried.

I just talk too my DH and he said for lamb you really want a dry white wine more than a red. A red may over power the meat. The red would work to drink with it but for cooking it use a pinot grigio, a savignon blanc of some chardanays.
 
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Originally Posted by pushylady

How'd it turn out then?
Really good!

It was rather strong tasting, so I think I should wait until spring to buy lamb again.

In the fall I'm going to do some mutton stew!
 
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