Is cheese the best combo with wine? Well...aside from a medium rare porterhouse steak - YES
The best wine cheese is a matter of taste as far as what people like.
I personally like non-sharp cheeses
Fiore di sardegna and Manchego cheese are probably my favorites to go with good red wine. Well - there's no reason to ever drink bad red wine!
I also love fresh mozzerella
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Wine Glasses
Our wine glass set recommention
A beautiful addition to any collection, this set of four wine glasses includes two 21-1/2-ounce Cabernet glasses measuring 9-1/4 inches tall and two 13-ounce Viognier glasses measuring 8-1/4 inches tall. Specifically designed to enhance the flavor and finish of the rich red and aromatic, fruity wines respectively, the glasses' sleek profiles create a dramatic and elegant presence on crisp white table linens or when enjoyed on the patio or deck as evening falls. In addition, their serene, aesthetically pleasing silhouettes look equally fitting when lined up in an open hutch or bar between uses.
Constructed of dramatic non-lead crystal with smoothly tapered bowls and rims, each vessel rises above a machine-blown stem with a square-shaped, art-deco style that offers a comfortable hold while sipping and socializing. A three-tiered ridge encircles the base and top of the stem, capturing and scattering light to dazzling results. A memorable and fitting wedding or hostess gift, the set of four wine glasses come attractively packaged and clean up easily by hand or in the dishwasher.
A beautiful addition to any collection, this set of four wine glasses includes two 21-1/2-ounce Cabernet glasses measuring 9-1/4 inches tall and two 13-ounce Viognier glasses measuring 8-1/4 inches tall. Specifically designed to enhance the flavor and finish of the rich red and aromatic, fruity wines respectively, the glasses' sleek profiles create a dramatic and elegant presence on crisp white table linens or when enjoyed on the patio or deck as evening falls. In addition, their serene, aesthetically pleasing silhouettes look equally fitting when lined up in an open hutch or bar between uses.
Constructed of dramatic non-lead crystal with smoothly tapered bowls and rims, each vessel rises above a machine-blown stem with a square-shaped, art-deco style that offers a comfortable hold while sipping and socializing. A three-tiered ridge encircles the base and top of the stem, capturing and scattering light to dazzling results. A memorable and fitting wedding or hostess gift, the set of four wine glasses come attractively packaged and clean up easily by hand or in the dishwasher.
Saturday, April 30, 2011
The Crossings Sauvignon Blanc Wine - 2010 The Crossings
The Crossings Sauvignon Blanc is a very affordable, light and refreshing wine from the great Marlborough region of New Zealand. The 2010 is another consistant wine product from this wine region.
The aroma offers fresh cut grass and tropical fruit. The taste of the Crossings is perfect for outdoor spring time wine drinking. This wine, consistant with most Sauvignon Blancs from New Zealand is available at very attractive prices. The Crossings can be bought from most US locations for under $10. Hard to go wrong with a fun white wine for that price.
Enjoy!
Nick
The aroma offers fresh cut grass and tropical fruit. The taste of the Crossings is perfect for outdoor spring time wine drinking. This wine, consistant with most Sauvignon Blancs from New Zealand is available at very attractive prices. The Crossings can be bought from most US locations for under $10. Hard to go wrong with a fun white wine for that price.
Enjoy!
Nick
Friday, January 21, 2011
2009 Acacia Pinot Noir Review Score
Acacia has been making affordable quality pinot noirs for many years and I have enjoyed them the last 5 years or so. Acacia is pretty widely available and normally sells for around $15 or less. That is a very low price for what I would call "drinkable" pinot noir and this is more than drinkable. A review of this wine has to factor much of the price/availability factor.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
2009 Brancott Sauvignon Blanc
One of the best value (and best tasting) regions of the world is in Marlborough region of New Zealand. Always consistent and of great value - including the 2009 Brancott Sauvignon Blanc. New Zealand is incredibly consistant with their Sauvignon Blanc offerings. Whether it's Brancott, Kim Crawford, Nobilo, Cloudy Bay or a 1/2 dozen other top quality producers. 2009 looks like a solid vintage for Sauvignon Blanc in the Marlborough region of New Zealand.
2009 Brancott
An easy wine to like from the start. Very nice tart fruit, peaches and green apple on the nose. Tastes of lime and tropical zesty fruit. The 2009 Brancott Sauvignon Blanc is right in the wheelhouse of people looking for that under $15 white wine tasty treat! The finish is good and leaves you wanting more of this tasty NZ wine.
Always plenty on the shelves. Stock up! :)
All the best
Nick
2009 Brancott
An easy wine to like from the start. Very nice tart fruit, peaches and green apple on the nose. Tastes of lime and tropical zesty fruit. The 2009 Brancott Sauvignon Blanc is right in the wheelhouse of people looking for that under $15 white wine tasty treat! The finish is good and leaves you wanting more of this tasty NZ wine.
Always plenty on the shelves. Stock up! :)
All the best
Nick
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Wine and Cheese - Pairing Wines and Cheese
One of the great combinations is good wine and good cheese. The pairing is subjective of course. Both in wines and the cheeses we like. I'd like to focus more on the cheese pairings for now. I personally like flavorfull but not overly sharp cheese when having it with red or white wine. In my opinion when the cheese is too strong, it really overpowers the wine you are drinking. Now if the wine you happen to be having is not that great - then by all means... :)
Chedder Cheese - while not "sophisticated" for some (whatever that means) really works great with red wine. Actually [don't laugh] but even good chedder snacks and crackers like Cheese-itz will hit the spot! Hey - when u got kids, you grab lol. On a more serious note, there are many quality and taste variances with cheeder. There's white chedder, traditional yellow, sharp, very sharp etc. But all in all, I think chedder cheese really pairs solidly with most wines.
Fiore Di Sardegna Cheese - A personal favorite of mine that many people are not aware of. It is condsidered a medium hard cheese in texture but has great creamy flavors. It is a wonderful Italian cheese - with or without wine. But why have it without wine? :)
Provolone Cheese - Ok, don't get all flamey on me, but I am not a big fan of hard provolone cheeses. Just not my thing. It's a little strong, the flavors don't really work for me straight up and it has an aftertaste. I love grating it over cooked food and I really love sliced provolone (as a cold cut), but for a hunk of nibble with wines - it doesn't work for me. For most it does. Again - like wine, it is subjective!
Parmesan Cheeses - Like chedder, there are many types but when I'm in the mood for a good hard salty cheese, I love them!
Ok folks - feel free to chime in. Wine and food bring great debates! Share your favorite combinations and pairings ;)
Nick
Chedder Cheese - while not "sophisticated" for some (whatever that means) really works great with red wine. Actually [don't laugh] but even good chedder snacks and crackers like Cheese-itz will hit the spot! Hey - when u got kids, you grab lol. On a more serious note, there are many quality and taste variances with cheeder. There's white chedder, traditional yellow, sharp, very sharp etc. But all in all, I think chedder cheese really pairs solidly with most wines.
Fiore Di Sardegna Cheese - A personal favorite of mine that many people are not aware of. It is condsidered a medium hard cheese in texture but has great creamy flavors. It is a wonderful Italian cheese - with or without wine. But why have it without wine? :)
Provolone Cheese - Ok, don't get all flamey on me, but I am not a big fan of hard provolone cheeses. Just not my thing. It's a little strong, the flavors don't really work for me straight up and it has an aftertaste. I love grating it over cooked food and I really love sliced provolone (as a cold cut), but for a hunk of nibble with wines - it doesn't work for me. For most it does. Again - like wine, it is subjective!
Parmesan Cheeses - Like chedder, there are many types but when I'm in the mood for a good hard salty cheese, I love them!
Ok folks - feel free to chime in. Wine and food bring great debates! Share your favorite combinations and pairings ;)
Nick
Monday, November 1, 2010
Franciscan Chardonnay 2008
A lot of white wine tastings lately! The 2008 Franciscan Chardonnay is the next one up. Fransiscan is a popular California producer. I have had their Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot many times, but this is my first dive into their Chardonnay.
No heavy hand here as the aroma and taste has good flavor but not over the top as many California Chardonnays can go. Nice aroma or fruit peel and warm butter. Flavor delivers nice vanilla, warm nuts and deep citrus undertones. The Franciscan Chardonnay 2008 is light enough to be consumed on it's own but has the depth to match strong with typical chardonnay wine food pairing.
Cold crab anyone? :)
Enjoy!
No heavy hand here as the aroma and taste has good flavor but not over the top as many California Chardonnays can go. Nice aroma or fruit peel and warm butter. Flavor delivers nice vanilla, warm nuts and deep citrus undertones. The Franciscan Chardonnay 2008 is light enough to be consumed on it's own but has the depth to match strong with typical chardonnay wine food pairing.
Cold crab anyone? :)
Enjoy!
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