Artisanal Wine & Cheese Pairing

The marriage of wine and cheese is older than dirt and a whole lot tastier! Crafting the perfect wine and cheese pairing is a skill everyone should have. After all, it’s easier than cooking but just as creative. This class introduces wine and cheese pairings that range from solidly traditional to whimsically offbeat. We will discuss what makes each so special and taste some of the most exciting, unexpected, and delicious combinations you can experience.

Tasting Sheets for Previous Wine and Cheese Classes

December 2019

Chèvre | Starmont 2017 Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley (CA)

Camembert | Waterbrook 2016 “Reserve” Chardonnay, Columbia Valley (WA)

Havarti | Michele Chiarlo 2015 Barbera d’Asti (IT)

Comte | Luiano 2016 Sangiovese, Chianti Clasico (IT)

Farmhouse Cheddar | Mas Donis 2016 Grenache, Montsant (SP)

Aged Gouda | Chateau Maris 2016 “La Touge” Syrah, Minervois (FR)

January 2019

Chèvre | Ant Moore 2018 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough

Camembert | Sbragia 2016 Chardonnay, Dry Creek Valley

Emmental | Pascal Jolivet 2016 Rosé, Sancerre

Comte | Stoller 2017 Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills

Farmhouse Cheddar | Xavier 2016 Grenache, Cotes Du Rhone

Parmigiano-Reggiano | Substance 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley

November 2017

Chèvre | Lauverjat 2015 Pouilly-Fume

Camembert | Gloria Ferrer 2014 Chardonnay, Carneros

Lagorai | Muri-Gries 2014 Lagrein, Trentino-Alto Adige

Farmhouse English Cheddar | Michel Gassier 2015 “Cercius” Cotes du Rhone

Comte | Bishop’s Peak 2014 Pinot Noir, San Luis Obispo

Grano Padano | Substance 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley

June 2017

Chèvre | Lauverjat 2015 Pouilly-Fume (FR)

Triple Crème Brie | Mt. Beautiful 2014 Chardonnay, North Canterbury (NZ)

Gouda | Black Stallion 2014 Pinot Noir, Carneros (CA)

Farmhouse English Cheddar | Ortas 2015 Rasteau, Cotes du Rhone (FR)

Manchego | Briego 2012 Crianza, Ribera Del Duero (ES)

Grano Padano | Zuccardi 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon, Valle De Uco (AR)

May 2015

The Wines

Aperitif: Boundary Breaks 2013 Dry Riesling (Finger Lakes)

1. Karine Lauverjat 2013 Sancerre (France)

2. Primarius 2012 Pinot Noir (Oregon)

3. Boutinot 2011 Cotes du Rhone Villages (France)

4. Chateau Beaumont 2009 Rouge (Bordeaux)

5. Chateau St. Michelle 2012 Eroica Riesling (Washington)

The Cheese

1. Silver Goat Chevre Goat’s Cheese

2. Aged Mahon Cheese with Quince Paste

3. Cave-Aged Farmhouse Cheddar

4. Raw Milk-Aged Grana Padano Parmesan

5. English Blue Stilton

May 2014

The Wines

1. Dr. Loosen 2012 “Dr. L” Riesling (Mosel, Germany)

2. Chalk Hill 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Sonoma, California)

3. Waterbrook 2012 Chardonnay (Columbia Valley, Washington)

4. Moris Farms 2011 Morellino di Scansano (Tuscany, Italy)

5. Domaine de la Garrigue 2010 Cuvee Romaine (Rhone Valley, France)

6. Catena 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza, Argentina)

The Cheese

1. English Blue Stilton

2. Silver Goat Chevre Goat’s Cheese

3. St. Andre Brie Triple Creme

4. Manchego Anejo Cheese

5. Colliers Welsh Cheddar

6. Reggiano Parmesan (Aged 20 Months)