The Reds

Giuseppe Lonardi Valpolicella

Pair with:

Amish Blue and Fresh Figs

Valpolicella is known for its rustic flavors and it has characteristics such as dried strawberries and a touch of spice.  Try this wine with an Amish blue as this cheese is full flavored at has earthy nuances.

Emilio Bulfon Piculit-Neri

Pair with:

Haystack Heartland Goat Gouda

This cheese is a versatile one that can be paired with numerous wines, but a light fruity red works best.  The Emilio Bulfon is fruity with a strong nose, but soft tannins.  You can't beat the label on this wine and the juice inside goes perfect with the Haystack goat gouda.

Lechtaler Lagrein Rosato Trentino

Pair with:

Parrano Cheese topped with Fig Spread

Parrano cheese is mild and nutty with some nice sweet and salty flavors.  The acidity and nice strawberry fruit of the Lechtaler rose pairs well with the parrano cheese.  This wine is a classic rose quaffer, but the cheese will complement this bottle in ways never imagined.

The Whites

Chateau Bonnet - Entre-Deux-Mers (White Bordeaux)

Pair with:

Cypress Grove Humboldt Fog Chevre

In case you did not know goat cheese and sauvignon blanc is the classic white wine and cheese pairing.  This wine is dry, citrusy, and packs a decent amount of acidity.  It is no Sancerre, but the Chateau Bonnet will help cut through the creamy texture and subdued flavor of the Chevre.  Wow!!

The Spanish Quarter

Pair with:

Cana de Cabra Goat Cheese

A soft ripened goat cheese log from Murcia, much like the French Bucheron. It is creamy and mild with hints of citrus at the finish.  This cheese and wine says peaches over and over again.  This is summertime and it is meant for great wines, peaches, and cheese...mmmm..yummy.

Casa Barranca Viognier

Pair with:

Belletoile Brie or Black Truffle Duck Mousse

Both rich and mellow in flavor, Belletoile Triple Brie is a spreadable cheese that is creamy, buttery and luscious.  The Casa Barranca viognier is made for all you drinkers that don't like chardonnay.  It is floral, rich, and shows some nice honeysuckle nuances.  But the best thing is that it is ORGANIC!!