[Zeno]

Every year my insane family has a Christmas Eve meal of, clam chowder (made by my Sister, first-rate chowder), fondue and smoked salmon. First thing to know is that the smoked salmon is the best in the world, fresh salmon caught by my dad and hand smoked with loving care by mom (she usually uses the belly straps). None better. It would cost about $200/lbs if put on the open market.

I'm lazy about finding wine for the meal and usually just grab some white wine from a supermarket (a Riesling or Chardonnay) or a Zinfandel (beer also goes well with this meal).

I wanted to get a special wine this year so I’m soliciting advice from the more sophisticated wine machines that inhabit this forum. Family (and I) tends to like drier wines as opposed to sweet. And the preference is usually white but this is not a hard rule.

Any suggestions?

-Zeno