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Wine and Cheese: Make the Perfect Combination
Ordering wine in a restaurant is not much different than buying it in a wine store. The main difference is that you have an audience. Yet ordering wine in a restaurant can be intimidating especially if the wine list is extensive.
Wine and cheese parties, which were popular in the 70s, are gaining back their popularity in recent times. The ability of the two to bring out each other?s best is simply indescribable. Another good thing about cheese and wine parties is that they're appropriate for any season or any reason.
Unfortunately many people get confused with the wide array of cheese and wines available. Many are confused about which kind of cheese to serve with which type of wine. Luckily, wine and cheese matching is simple, and in no time, you can host a very enjoyable wine and cheese party.
When it comes to cheese and wine parties, the first rule is simple and direct to the point: never used those cheap boxed wines. Wines that come in boxes are definitely convenient to open, but that?s about it. In order to bring out good combinations of flavors in cheese, or any food for that matter, you should pair it with the real deal.
The basic rule about pairing food with wine is that you shouldn't overpower the other. This is especially true with cheese. The flavors of cheese shouldn't dominate the taste of wine and vise versa. The pleasures of each bite of food should replace the delights of each sip of wine and conversely the bliss of every sip of wine should replace the delights of every bite of food. Simply put, strong cheeses should pair well with strong wines, while mild cheeses would go well with mild wines.
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Acidic wines go perfectly well with pungent cheeses. Brie goes well with sparkling wine or Chardonnay while goat cheese matches well with Sauvignon Blanc.
Sweetish wines go perfectly with soft cheeses. A slice of Camembert goes well with Chenin Blanc or Vouvray.
Full bodied red wines pair perfectly with hard cheeses. Red Bordeaux, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Red Zinfandel, could do wonders with a sliver of Parmegiano Regiano or Romana cheese.
Even the humble common cheese like cheddar could be paired well with sweet wines such as Port, Vermouth, and Sherry. Aged cheddar, with its sharpness, could go well with a glass of Shiraz Cabernet, which is equally tangy.
When it comes to cheese and wine pairing, the best guide is one?s taste. If it seems good, then it must be a good much. Of course it takes time to discover the good matches, so one should not despair with a few errors in matching.
Corkage
Many restaurants will open and serve a bottle of wine brought by the patron. A quick call to the restaurant will confirm if this is possible, and if so, they will charge a corkage fee. They usually charge between $5 and $15 per bottle, although some restaurants will charge a lower fee if the wine brought is not on their wine list.
In a matter of time, you can be an expert cheese and wine matchmaker.
Join Wine Tasting Party.
Art of Wine Tasting.
A synopsis on Wine Manners.
Wine and Cheese: Make the Perfect Combination
Ordering wine in a restaurant is not much different than buying it in a wine store. The main difference is that you have an audience. Yet ordering win...
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Paul Hobbs Hyde Vineyard Pinot Noir
"The 2003 Pinot Noir Hyde Vineyard offers more currants, with a higher acid profile than the 2002, a lower level of concentration, but impressive currant notes intermixed with jammy cherries, some dried herbs, leather, and wood. Drink it over the next 2-3 years; I don't think this will turn out to be as impressive as the 2002. " RP - 91 (Subject to Availability) PHHP03 PHHP03
Price: 173.99 USD
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Wine and Cheese: Make the Perfect Combination
Ordering wine in a restaurant is not much different than buying it in a wine store. The main difference is that you have an audience. Yet ordering wine in a restaurant can be intimidating especially if the wine list is extensive.
Wine and cheese parties, which were popular in the 70s, are gaining back their popularity in recent times. The ability of the two to bring out each other?s best is simply indescribable. Another good thing about cheese and wine parties is that they're appropriate for any season or any reason.
Unfortunately many people get confused with the wide array of cheese and wines available. Many are confused about which kind of cheese to serve with which type of wine. Luckily, wine and cheese matching is simple, and in no time, you can host a very enjoyable wine and cheese party.
When it comes to cheese and wine parties, the first rule is simple and direct to the point: never used those cheap boxed wines. Wines that come in boxes are definitely convenient to open, but that?s about it. In order to bring out good combinations of flavors in cheese, or any food for that matter, you should pair it with the real deal.
The basic rule about pairing food with wine is that you shouldn't overpower the other. This is especially true with cheese. The flavors of cheese shouldn't dominate the taste of wine and vise versa. The pleasures of each bite of food should replace the delights of each sip of wine and conversely the bliss of every sip of wine should replace the delights of every bite of food. Simply put, strong cheeses should pair well with strong wines, while mild cheeses would go well with mild wines.
Join Wine Tasting Party.
Acidic wines go perfectly well with pungent cheeses. Brie goes well with sparkling wine or Chardonnay while goat cheese matches well with Sauvignon Blanc.
Sweetish wines go perfectly with soft cheeses. A slice of Camembert goes well with Chenin Blanc or Vouvray.
Full bodied red wines pair perfectly with hard cheeses. Red Bordeaux, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Red Zinfandel, could do wonders with a sliver of Parmegiano Regiano or Romana cheese.
Even the humble common cheese like cheddar could be paired well with sweet wines such as Port, Vermouth, and Sherry. Aged cheddar, with its sharpness, could go well with a glass of Shiraz Cabernet, which is equally tangy.
When it comes to cheese and wine pairing, the best guide is one?s taste. If it seems good, then it must be a good much. Of course it takes time to discover the good matches, so one should not despair with a few errors in matching.
Corkage
Many restaurants will open and serve a bottle of wine brought by the patron. A quick call to the restaurant will confirm if this is possible, and if so, they will charge a corkage fee. They usually charge between $5 and $15 per bottle, although some restaurants will charge a lower fee if the wine brought is not on their wine list.
In a matter of time, you can be an expert cheese and wine matchmaker.
Join Wine Tasting Party.
Art of Wine Tasting.
A synopsis on Wine Manners.
Wine and Cheese: Make the Perfect Combination
Ordering wine in a restaurant is not much different than buying it in a wine store. The main difference is that you have an audience. Yet ordering win...
Click Here to Read More About Wine ...
Featured Wine Manners Items
Paul Hobbs Hyde Vineyard Pinot Noir
"The 2003 Pinot Noir Hyde Vineyard offers more currants, with a higher acid profile than the 2002, a lower level of concentration, but impressive currant notes intermixed with jammy cherries, some dried herbs, leather, and wood. Drink it over the next 2-3 years; I don't think this will turn out to be as impressive as the 2002. " RP - 91 (Subject to Availability) PHHP03 PHHP03
Price: 173.99 USD
Current Wine Manners News
How to clean red wine off a carpet or clothing
Thu, 22 May 2008 15:16:51 PDT
How to remove a red wine stain from clothing, rugs, carpet and fabric. Quick tips and tricks.
Fixit: Red wine stains are difficult to remove (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)
Fri, 23 May 2008 14:36:16 PDT
QHow do I get a red wine stain out of a cream-colored tablecloth? AForget the popular home remedies of throwing salt or white wine on the stain; they don't work, according to a University of California-Davis study.
Look around the home for natural cleaning products (South Bend Tribune)
Fri, 30 May 2008 04:05:25 PDT
The next time you need to clean your kitchen countertops, don't rush to grab the disinfectant spray you usually use. Instead, dig around in your cabinets -- you might already have natural items that can be used to tackle many cleaning projects around your home.
Packing carry-on suitcases the right way (TCPalm.com)
Fri, 30 May 2008 12:55:12 PDT
The carry-on bag could be the solution to some of the summer travel season's likely woes - including checked baggage fees on American Airlines and possibly other carriers - but it also has the potential to cause headaches. You don't want to find a rumpled mess when you arrive at your destination or spend your vacation shivering or sweating because you weren't ready for the weather. It is ...
If you pack light, watch for stains with this kit (The Morning News)
Sat, 31 May 2008 00:41:48 PDT
NEW YORK (AP) - You packed light, figuring a couple of outfits could get you through. That was before the coffee landed on your lap.
Fond farewell (The Cincinnati Enquirer)
Sat, 31 May 2008 02:38:22 PDT
Ever found parking on Mount Adams? Been called "Hon" at Frisch's? We're 100 percent sure that you'll know what our 14-year reporter is talking about, as he does one final "Chuck's List" for the Enquirer.
The luggage squeeze (The Fayetteville Observer)
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Sweet Sherries
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