Zinfandel, or Zin for insiders, has become a trendy wine, after years of playing second fiddle to the Cabernet Sauvignon. Zinfandel is still a wine that has many confused; what is it's origin, how to classify it, and furthermore Zinfandel comes in many flavors and aromas.
We have selected 4 gourmet cheeses that pair just fine with a full bodied Zinfandel:
Pecorino Toscano (8 oz.) - an aged Italian sheep's milk cheese with a nutty, olivey flavor and a hint of sharpness.
Taleggio (8 oz.) - another Italian cheese, but this one is a washed rind, lovely soft when at room temperature, but a stinky one.
Traditional Mature Cheddar (8 oz.) - an English classic, matured over 13 months during which it started to develop sharpness, but the overall flavor is still rather mild.
Dry Monterey Jack (8 oz.) - Made like fresh Monterey Jack and further aged for another 7 to 10 months. This gourmet cheese is firm, pale yellow with a sweet nutty flavor; great for grating, shredding, slicing, cooking or just plain eating.
(Cheese board and wine are not included)
Please note that we will substitute any item that is temporarily out of stock with a similar item of equal or greater value.