Winemonger Talk Comments http://www.winemonger.com/catalog/winemonger-talk Articles and insights from the Winemonger team. Sat, 17 May 2008 05:59:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=1.5.1.3 by: Julie Jones http://www.winemonger.com/catalog/winemonger-talk/wine-and-cheese-pairing/2006/07/15/#comment-270 Wed, 14 May 2008 16:59:31 +0000 http://www.winemonger.com/catalog/winemonger-talk/wine-and-cheese-pairing/2006/07/15/#comment-270 We're trying to pair a rhone style wine with cheese. It's 60% Petite Sirah, 16% Zinfandel, 18% Syrah, 6% Carignane. Can you recommend? Thanks! We’re trying to pair a rhone style wine with cheese. It’s 60% Petite Sirah, 16% Zinfandel, 18% Syrah, 6% Carignane. Can you recommend?
Thanks!

]]> by: e.winemonger http://www.winemonger.com/catalog/winemonger-talk/zalto-wine-glasses-superior-stemware/2008/04/16/#comment-269 Thu, 08 May 2008 19:18:06 +0000 http://www.winemonger.com/catalog/winemonger-talk/zalto-wine-glasses-superior-stemware/2008/04/16/#comment-269 Hi Dondon, You'd be surprised. They truly are dishwasher safe, and we've tipped them over more than once with nary a shatter. Check out the Robert Parker forum where you can read all kinds of testaments to their durability from folks who are not as biased as I am. Hi Dondon,
You’d be surprised. They truly are dishwasher safe, and we’ve tipped them over more than once with nary a shatter.

Check out the Robert Parker forum where you can read all kinds of testaments to their durability from folks who are not as biased as I am.

]]> by: Dondon http://www.winemonger.com/catalog/winemonger-talk/zalto-wine-glasses-superior-stemware/2008/04/16/#comment-268 Thu, 08 May 2008 19:11:22 +0000 http://www.winemonger.com/catalog/winemonger-talk/zalto-wine-glasses-superior-stemware/2008/04/16/#comment-268 Whoa! those wine glasses are really cool...but I think those are too fragile to use... Whoa! those wine glasses are really cool…but I think those are too fragile to use…

]]> by: Joanne Seltz http://www.winemonger.com/catalog/winemonger-talk/wine-and-cheese-pairing/2006/07/15/#comment-267 Sat, 12 Apr 2008 20:29:42 +0000 http://www.winemonger.com/catalog/winemonger-talk/wine-and-cheese-pairing/2006/07/15/#comment-267 I am going to Portugal in early fall. What wine would you recommend for a causal sitting on the deck watching the ocean drink? What would you pair with it that can be found in the local village? Thanks I am going to Portugal in early fall. What wine would you recommend for a causal sitting on the deck watching the ocean drink? What would you pair with it that can be found in the local village? Thanks

]]> by: Cigar world http://www.winemonger.com/catalog/winemonger-talk/pinot-noir-an-introduction/2007/02/12/#comment-266 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 06:23:27 +0000 http://www.winemonger.com/catalog/winemonger-talk/pinot-noir-an-introduction/2007/02/12/#comment-266 http://www.squidoo.com/Thompson-Cigar In the United States, authentic Cuban-made cigars often carry a mystique among some aficionados for being perceived as "the best smoking experience" of all cigars, and for being "forbidden fruit" for Americans to purchase. http://www.squidoo.com/Thompson-Cigar
In the United States, authentic Cuban-made cigars often carry a mystique among some aficionados for being perceived as “the best smoking experience” of all cigars, and for being “forbidden fruit” for Americans to purchase.

]]> by: Caren http://www.winemonger.com/catalog/winemonger-talk/wine-and-cheese-pairing/2006/07/15/#comment-264 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 20:19:52 +0000 http://www.winemonger.com/catalog/winemonger-talk/wine-and-cheese-pairing/2006/07/15/#comment-264 What cheese do you recommend for a muscadet? Thanks What cheese do you recommend for a muscadet?

Thanks

]]> by: Sonya Wilson http://www.winemonger.com/catalog/winemonger-talk/what-is-ruster-ausbruch/2005/10/10/#comment-263 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 02:26:06 +0000 http://www.winemonger.com/catalog/winemonger-talk/what-is-ruster-ausbruch/2005/10/10/#comment-263 How much would a bottle of 1979 Rosa Saint Martin Red Ausbruch Grape Wine Cost US today? How much would a bottle of 1979 Rosa Saint Martin
Red Ausbruch Grape Wine Cost US today?

]]> by: Ruth http://www.winemonger.com/catalog/winemonger-talk/wine-and-cheese-pairing/2006/07/15/#comment-262 Mon, 17 Dec 2007 22:43:20 +0000 http://www.winemonger.com/catalog/winemonger-talk/wine-and-cheese-pairing/2006/07/15/#comment-262 Feedback on these ideas + other suggestions please for pairings to go with Pinot Gris- Asiago, Ricotta+ Chardonnay-? Brie Pinot noir-Edam Pinotages-? Rioja-Manchego + Sparkling Shiraz-chocolate mousse? Could I serve blue cheese with any of these or would I need a cab or Port? Thanks for any feedback Feedback on these ideas + other suggestions please for pairings to go with

Pinot Gris- Asiago, Ricotta+
Chardonnay-? Brie
Pinot noir-Edam
Pinotages-?
Rioja-Manchego +
Sparkling Shiraz-chocolate mousse?
Could I serve blue cheese with any of these or would I need a cab or Port?
Thanks for any feedback

]]> by: e.winemonger http://www.winemonger.com/catalog/winemonger-talk/wine-and-cheese-pairing/2006/07/15/#comment-261 Fri, 14 Dec 2007 04:09:50 +0000 http://www.winemonger.com/catalog/winemonger-talk/wine-and-cheese-pairing/2006/07/15/#comment-261 Hi Big Red, So this is what I think you should try- DO start with a white, and make it Gruner Veltliner. Not just because that's my favorite white, but because it never fails to surprise people, I have never met the person who doesn't love it, and it starts off this pairing menu perfectly. Gruner Veltliner with Appenzeller -Appenzeller fits the season so well, and a big bodied Gruner stands up to the cheese and to the cooler weather Merlot with Robiola Bosina -This is a mild cheese, and the effect together will almost clear and prep the palate for the following match-ups, while still playing nicely with one another. Do try to get your hands on a lighter bodied Merlot. A light Pinot Noir could work as well. Nothing big and oaky! Cabernet Sauvignon with Reblochon or San Andreas -Big flavors here. Strong cheeses and full-bodied wine. This is kind of the meal in the set, while the triple cream cheeses also lend a lovely decandent feeling to the affair. Port and Stilton -Yes, a great standby. And again- it really fits the season. Alongside the cheese you could serve slices of baguette and water crackers. I would avoid any kind of whole grain or vegetable or flavored cracker of any sort. That said, the cracked pepper water crackers can work. And Carr's also makes a wheat biscuit cracker thing- are they called whole wheat crackers or wheatmeal?- that would work nicely with the port/stilton and cab/reblochon. Some fruits work, some don't. Stay away from citrus with these pairings. No melons. Grapes always work. Some slices of ripe persimmon could be nice. Happy Holidays! Hi Big Red,
So this is what I think you should try- DO start with a white, and make it Gruner Veltliner. Not just because that’s my favorite white, but because it never fails to surprise people, I have never met the person who doesn’t love it, and it starts off this pairing menu perfectly.

Gruner Veltliner with Appenzeller
-Appenzeller fits the season so well, and a big bodied Gruner stands up to the cheese and to the cooler weather

Merlot with Robiola Bosina
-This is a mild cheese, and the effect together will almost clear and prep the palate for the following match-ups, while still playing nicely with one another. Do try to get your hands on a lighter bodied Merlot. A light Pinot Noir could work as well. Nothing big and oaky!

Cabernet Sauvignon with Reblochon or San Andreas
-Big flavors here. Strong cheeses and full-bodied wine. This is kind of the meal in the set, while the triple cream cheeses also lend a lovely decandent feeling to the affair.

Port and Stilton
-Yes, a great standby. And again- it really fits the season.

Alongside the cheese you could serve slices of baguette and water crackers. I would avoid any kind of whole grain or vegetable or flavored cracker of any sort. That said, the cracked pepper water crackers can work. And Carr’s also makes a wheat biscuit cracker thing- are they called whole wheat crackers or wheatmeal?- that would work nicely with the port/stilton and cab/reblochon.

Some fruits work, some don’t. Stay away from citrus with these pairings. No melons. Grapes always work. Some slices of ripe persimmon could be nice.

Happy Holidays!

]]> by: Big Red http://www.winemonger.com/catalog/winemonger-talk/wine-and-cheese-pairing/2006/07/15/#comment-260 Fri, 14 Dec 2007 03:52:46 +0000 http://www.winemonger.com/catalog/winemonger-talk/wine-and-cheese-pairing/2006/07/15/#comment-260 We are looking to do our first wine/cheese pairing party and are looking for a few 3-4 good proven matches to go with. Port /Stilton has made our initial list as we've had this pairing before and loved it. Most everyone in our group loves red wine so we lean towards big reds but would be willing to consider a white in the mix. Also, what do you recommend we serve the cheese on (water crackers, whole grain crackers, etc.)? Finally, would you add fruit tot he tasting and if so what would you recommend? We love wine and cheese and want to learn more about pairing them, thanks for bearing with our elementary questions. We are looking to do our first wine/cheese pairing party and are looking for a few 3-4 good proven matches to go with.

Port /Stilton has made our initial list as we’ve had this pairing before and loved it.

Most everyone in our group loves red wine so we lean towards big reds but would be willing to consider a white in the mix.

Also, what do you recommend we serve the cheese on (water crackers, whole grain crackers, etc.)?

Finally, would you add fruit tot he tasting and if so what would you recommend?

We love wine and cheese and want to learn more about pairing them, thanks for bearing with our elementary questions.

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