Here our long time Minneapolis manager Peter introduces a brand new series we’re launching.
In case you haven’t heard, we’ve launched a new weekly wine and cheese pairing program here at France 44 called, “The Pairing!” Each week we’ll showcase a specific wine and cheese pairing, along with insights as to why we believe the pairings taste great.
With Easter right around the corner, we thought we’d kick things into gear with two great pairings at once! Here’s a brief recap of our tasting this past week.
2019 Donnoff Estate Riesling & Stony Pond Farm Swallow Tail Tomme -
What a great way to begin our brunch-time tasting meeting! The Riesling’s subtle sweetness balanced the rich, buttery, earthy flavors within this raw milk tomme. Tasting the cheese's rind drew out vegetal notes from the grape, pointing to the complexity of the wine, and its ability to pair with different cheeses.
2018 Calera Pinot Noir & Pitchfork Bandaged Cheddar -
Surprisingly fun, and very complimentary, these two tasted fantastic together, elevating one another to a new level. With a slightly higher ABV of around 14%, we knew this wine might be a challenge to pair with this cheese, but as it turned out, the wine’s intensity was tempered by the salty, umami, and mineral-like flavors expressed in the cheese. Kinda leaves you wanting more.
