Vitis Vinifera 
Grape Fermenter
Posts: 635
 | | 05-01-2005 06:05 AM |
| If you were to pair a cheese with a prototypical California red wine (ripe, bold, etc), whats the best all around? I imagine that there might be certain cheeses which might match up better with certain wines, but there are only a few cheeses one can keep in a fridge at a time before they get old.........
I find that I now have good access to a lot of greate cheeses but would like some pointers. I've been pairing Stilton with various reds, and it's good but a little variety would be nice...........
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whiner
Second star to the right, and straight on till morning
Wine Thief
Posts: 2875
| | 05-01-2005 08:31 AM |
| I think I would chose a Piave or Montasio. Reggiano Parmesan is my favorite cheese and works well, too, but not quite as well as the others with certain varietals.
Going in a different direction, really sharp, high quality aged cheddar can also be a great pairing with typical CA reds.
Obviously Stiliton is a great pairing, but you already mentioned that. Milder forms of Rocqufort can also work well with a variety of CA reds.
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Appreciative
Beaverton, OR
Grape Puncher
Posts: 816
| | 05-01-2005 02:28 PM |
| Humboldt Fog. | | | |
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wineismylife
Arlington, TX
Master of Wine
Posts: 12722
| | 05-01-2005 02:30 PM |
| I'm in the "any cheese with any wine is good to me" camp.  | | | Joe-----Wine is like potato chips around me...if it's open, it's gone. | |
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ChangeMe
Grape Destemmer
Posts: 86
| | 05-01-2005 03:22 PM |
| Frankie recently got me hooked on manchego, and while I haven't yet had it with CA cab, I gotta believe it would be a great combo. | | | |
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Winetex
Austin, Texas
Master of Wine
Posts: 11423
| | 05-01-2005 03:58 PM |
| Manchego is a great cheese to have with CA cabs and Bordeaux . If you don't buy the really aged types it does not overwhelm the wines.
I like Humboldt Fog with Pinots and Burgs. | | | |
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ChangeMe
Grape Sorter
Posts: 377
| | 05-01-2005 04:40 PM |
| Parmesano Reggiano and Manchegano get my vote. They would go with Zinfandel as well as California Cab, Bordeaux | | | |
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ChangeMe
Barrel Filler
Posts: 1273
| | 05-01-2005 11:38 PM |
| Quote:
Humboldt Fog.
Or any goat cheese. IMO goat cheeses go better with a variety of red wines. | | | |
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whiner
Second star to the right, and straight on till morning
Wine Thief
Posts: 2875
| | 05-02-2005 04:13 AM |
| Quote:
Quote:
Humboldt Fog.
Or any goat cheese. IMO goat cheeses go better with a variety of red wines.
I tend to agree with that, but I would put on a 'soft-ripened' stipulation. Fresh chevre can easily be overpowered by several CA reds, imo.
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Pool Boy
Laurl, MD (DC suburb)
Master of Wine
Posts: 13801
| | 05-02-2005 01:17 PM |
| Quote:
Humboldt Fog.
I concur! | | | www.roguefood.com -- www.cellartracker.com | |
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juggernt
Tampa, FL, USA
Wine Labeler
Posts: 3501
| | 05-02-2005 03:37 PM |
| I'm a fan of Double Gloucester | | | Visit The Butcher Block at http://www.butcherblocktampa.com/ | |
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Drew
Sammamish, WA
Wine Bottler
Posts: 3411
| | 05-02-2005 04:42 PM |
| I am a HUGE Humbold Fog fan, especially with zin. | | | |
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JonesWineNo1
Sommelier
Posts: 8568
| | 05-02-2005 05:02 PM |
| Try a Clisson (this cheese should be DavidN's favorite). With huge California or Australian reds its a surprisingly fantastic match. | | | |
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ChangeMe
Master of Wine
Posts: 11169
| | 05-02-2005 10:36 PM |
| Epoisses, Explorateur, or St. Andre are fine with a wide variety of wines. | | | |
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ChangeMe
Grape Destemmer
Posts: 94
| | 05-04-2005 02:20 AM |
| On the subbject of Manchego..it's really great when marinated:
1 large jar
1 Lb. thinly sliced good Manchego
2 garlic cloved crushed
variety of good quality olives
couple of roasted peppers
fresh thyme and bay leaf
2 cups good olive oil
S and P
FILL HER UP and marinate for about 3 days..add a French baguette and a bottle of wine..Mmmm | | | |
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Dave McI
Hudson, OH
Barrel Filler
Posts: 1388
| | 05-05-2005 07:31 PM |
| I second Piave. | | | |
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