The return of a king

From my rather large size ⁽¹⁾ you will think that I am not that fussy about what I eat.  That maybe I prefer quantity to quality.  There may be an element of truth in your stereotypical thinking, but I do like good food.  And nowhere in this town is the food better than at Froggy's.  Because my friends lack the spontaneity to go for dinner at 5 min notice at 1900  ⁽²⁾ I ended up eating there two days in a row.  Once on my own, once not. The title of the post refer to the return, sort of, of the Greek yogurt dessert. it should give you and idea how highly I rated it. The original strain of culture died, so he is experimenting with other strains.  For months my favourite finish was not available.  Today saw it's glorious return.  Not quite the yogurt it used to be, but with honey, nuts and seasonal fruits very good indeed.

As I had time when dining on my own, I worked through the menu selecting wines that should go well with it according to Katinka van Niekerk's The Food and Wine Pairing guide.  And here, as a public service, are the results.

Carpaccio:  Chardonnay, unwooded or lightly wooded.  Carignan ⁽³⁾ or Pinot Noir
Asparagus:   Sauvignon Blanc
Mussels:    Sauvignon Blanc, Dry Riesling
Lamb shank:  Cabernet Sauvignon or Shiraz
Rack of lamb:   Cabernet Sauvignon
Fillet with pepper sauce:   Wooded Chardonnay or Shiraz
Fillet with mushroom sauce: Wooded Chardonnay, Semillon, Viognier or Merlot, Merlot Cabernet blend
Oxtail Madras:  Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet-Merlot blend or Merlot
Lamb Curry: Sauvignon Blanc, lightly wooded Chardonnay, Pinot Noir or Pinotage
Thai Green curry: Sauvignon Blanc, Wooded Chenin Blanc
Thai Red curry:  Sauvignon Blanc

So far tested by myself the asparagus, lamb curry, the fillet with pepper sauce, mussel soup.  The tests will continue.  Let me know if you have other matches that work.




(1) I can lose an entire Kate Moss and still be overweight
(2) Early day tomorrow,   I have already eaten, I am about to eat and looks delicious, my phone doesn't go to voice mail, I have forgotten. 
(3) No I don't know anyone who has this in their stock.