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Wine makes a perfect accompaniment to a gourmet cheese plate. It also provides an easy way to elevate any entertaining occasion. Enjoy these excellent wines (at a variety of price points) chosen to complement some of our favorite Mediterranean cheeses.
Drunken Goat – Spain This smooth and tangy Spanish favorite with its red wine-bathed rind naturally pairs well with wines from the same region with a lush sense of fruitiness and spice.
Marques de Caceres, Red, 2005, Rioja, Spain $10
D. de Jose Palacios, Petalos, 2007, Bierzo, Spain $20
Borsao, Garnacha, 2008, Spain $8
Muga, Reserva Tempranillo, 2005 Rioja, Spain $28
Camembert - FranceEarthy, rustic reds bring out the best in the irresistibly buttery and rich texture of Port Salut.
Pinot Noir – Montinore Graham’s Block 7, Pinot Noir, 2006, Willamette Valley, OR $37
Remy Pannier Chinon 2006, Loire, France $19
Louis Jadot , Burgundy, Nuits-Saint-Georges, 2006, $48
Raats Family, Cabernet Franc, 2007, Stellenbosch, South Africa, $30
Piave – Italy An intense, full bodied cheese such as Piave requires an equally robust wine as a pairing.
Sangiovese- Ruffino, Chianti Classico Ducale Gold Label, Tuscany, Italy $40
Cline Ancient Vines Zinfandel 2007, California $16
Oddero, Barbera D’Alba, Piedmont, Italy, 2006 $15
Berger, Zweigelt, 2008, Austria $13
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