My Super Bowl Picks - Wine, Beer, and oh yeah..Football!!

Aah, the Big Game is upon us.  For some of us that means being glued to our couches for a three hour ordeal of nail biting, hair tearing (obviously not my case) and screaming a few choice words at the 53", wondering why those @*%$@# players won't do what we are telling them.  For others it's simply the perfect excuse to hang with good friends, eat foods we wouldn't normally let ourselves come within a hundred yards of, and re-hydrate with a few adult beverages.  But what to drink with all those oh so soul-soothing hotwings, pizzas, chips, salsas, and dips?  Fear not, that's where I, your guide through the sometimes treacherous terroirs of winedom, come in.

So, without further ado, let's kick off my picks for the perfect wines and beers for your Super Bowl party...and lest I forget...my game prediction.

My criteria for the sips:  Good accompaniments to full-flavored, spicy, and dare I say it greasy fare, and as always keepin' it natural and keepin' it interesting.  All the wines and beers are organic and priced to fit any Superbowl Party budget.  My criteria for the game:  Fan Bias.


The Game

Sorry Pats fans, it's my man Eli and the Giants by 10












The Wines


Dr Bürklin-Wolf 2009 Riesling Trocken

Biodynamic Pfalz Riesling with round peach, pear, and apple fruit accented by lively mineral, citrus, and floral aromas.  $17

Pacific Rim 2010 Riesling

Awesome value and organic.  Just a touch of sweetness underlies rich peach, apricot and pear aromas, jasmine, and a streak of wet-stone minerality.  $12

Badger Mountain 2010 NSA Riesling

Certified Organic and No Sulfites Added!  Clean, crisp, and nicely balanced with ripe aromas of nectarine, pineapple, and delicate floral notes.  $11

Paul Dolan Vineyards 2009 Organic Zinfandel
Dense cherry and briary black raspberry aromas, spice, black pepper, and toast with a polished tannin finish  $17


















Bonterra 2009 Organically Grown Zinfandel
This dry-farmed organic Zinfandel shows flavors of black plum, blackberry preserves, and some nice black pepper spice.  $14


















Orleans Hill 2009 California Zinfandel
This one is not only a great value, but organic and sulfite free...yes, that means NO detectable sulfites.  Medium bodied, easy drinking companion for your Superbowl Party eats.  Shows flavors of cherry, blackberry, raspberry, and black pepper.  $10
















The Beers


Pinkus Munster Alt, Hefeweizen, Ur-Pils, and Jubilate

Organic beers from Germany.  All quite delectable, but I'm a big fan of the Jubilate: Crisp, carmely 19th century style lager.  $3


















Samuel Smith Organic Lager

From England: light bodied, malty, with a sweet fruity finish.  $4




















Eel River Brewing I.P.A, California Blonde Ale, Triple Exultation Strong Ale, Amber Ale

All deliciously organic craft brews.  Pair your spicy Superbowl dishes with the I.P.A: Bright Copper color with smooth bitter hops, malty caramel sweetness, and strong floral and citrus notes.  $2
















Other Excellent Organic Brews:
Deschutes Brewery Green Lakes Organic Ale
Fish Tale Organic Ales
Lakefront Ales and Lagers
Peak Organic Brewery
Wolaver's Organic Ales