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Fruit is common at wine tastings and on cheese boards, but they are usually the only bits of sweet on a sea of savory, even when served with sweeter wines. But just like there are sweet wines, there are sweet cheeses, but sweeter cheeses usually are not found at the normal parties’ cheese boards. This [...]
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The blazing heat that is ever present in the middle of summer is slowly loosening its grip to make way for calm and sweet autumn. It makes sense that tastes for wine will change according to the seasons a bit, similar to the way watermelon is great in the summer but as the heat fades [...]
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Having some guests over and wanting to serve some wine with a cheese platter is actually a bit of a task. A typical cheese platter has a combination of cheeses, fruit and crackers on it and all are supposed to pair with the wines being served. But this is a great undertaking for something that [...]
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Three terms used in describing wine are sweet, dry and fruity. While sweet really needs no explanation the other two can be confusing to some. When shopping for wines to pare with their meals or snack loaded cheese boards it is important to understand the terms used in describing wine. For some wine enthusiasts fruity [...]
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Some fruits just seem obvious to pair with wine, but other combinations are a far stretch of the mind. While apples and grapes are pretty standard, tropical fruits for though are not the first thing most people think of. People usually go for a fruit flavor that flavor that the wine already has in [...]
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A lot of people can be a bit put off by Rieslings because of their reputation for being very cheap and sweet. But while they can be very sweet, Riesling can also be made dry. But the greatest thing about these grapes is that they are very open to flavors. The transparency and low [...]
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While the Sauvignon blanc grape may originally be from the Southwest of France currently some of the most popular vineyards producing wine from these grapes are actually on a whole other continent. Many wine lovers began to take notice of the Sauvignon blanc from New Zealand in the late 1980’s and 90’s. This white wine [...]
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Everyone knows that wine and chocolate go hand and hand to perfectly compliment each other. Now for those who are looking for a new way to indulge their sweet tooth all while enjoying the excellent flavor of wine can try the new treat from Bissinger’s. The new delectable chocolate delight from this confectioner originally from [...]
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There are just some foods that pare so well with wine it is hard to imagine serving them without a glass of red or white wine to accent its flavor. There is just nothing quite like cheese boards full of carefully crafted cheeses served with a complimentary wine. But then on the other hand there [...]
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Preparing for a wine and cheese party can seem like a daunting task to some potential hosts, but with the right tools and ingredients it is actually one of the most simple gatherings to have. Once you have your wine and cheese purchased preparing for the party is actually very easy. While the wine is [...]
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