The Truth About Wine & Cheese – La Costa Wine Co., Carlsbad
| March 13, 2010 | ||
| 3:00 pm | to | 5:00 pm |
The Truth About Wine & Cheese…
(Saturday, March 13 from 3:00 – 5:00)
The concept that wine and cheese are THE perfect partners is somewhat of a myth. There just happens to be a few exceptional pairings such as Port with Stilton or Sancerre with Goat Cheese. Cheese and wine pairing can be quite complicated. So what makes a good pairing work? Is it based on the country of origin or producer of the milk – cow, goat or sheep? How about textures, aromas, flavours? Throw the wine variables into the equation and it’s overwhelming. We will be looking at this in very simple terms in order to understand how wine interacts with the basic elements of taste: sweet, sour, salty and bitter. You are going to discover for yourselves the results of these reactions and decide which pairing(s) leaves the wine tasting as close to the winemaker’s intention. A taste-bud challenge like none other!
4 Artisinal cheeses and 5 wines will be tasted retailing from $15 – $40/bottle
This “Grape Escape” starts promptly at 3:00 in La Costa Wine Co.’s Wine Lounge. The average class size is 12 students. Fruit, crackers, bread and bottled water will be provided to enhance the tasting experience. Students will also receive an informative hand-out. If you would like more information on this session or any of the other classes being offered a brochure is available in PDF format on La Costa Wine Co.’s website under the heading “Classes”. They also have brochures available at the store if you prefer to pick one up.
Instructor, Michele Graber of ‘M’ Wine Education & Consulting, offers practical, fun classes to familiarize you with wine. Her goal is to supply you with the information and experience to make you comfortable, confident consumers so you know what you like and why! Please feel free to contact Michele directly at 858-442-2749 if you have any questions regarding the classes.
WEBSITE: La Costa Wine Co.
La Costa Wine Co.
6986 El Camino Real, Suite D
Carlsbad, CA 92009
ph. 760-431-8455
