Andy:
Thankyou, I assure you I'm not normal (just ask my wife). As to the birds, grouse hunting is easier in Nowhere, Minnesota.
I would normally serve this meal with a white wine (bacon wrapped grouse and wild rice), probably a malolactic chardonnay. A lighter Pino Noir would work allright here as well (this was mostly leftovers from a big party, my wife would present this in a far-better format).
La Becasse, eh? Don't see too many Timberdoodles in my part of Minnesota. I love how the legs are the white meat.
As far as wines go, can you suggest a good Super Tuscan or the Brunello (I'm always looking a good "big red").
As to joining up, I am considering it.