Comments on: Cheese & Vino, Please

By: Argentina’s “White” Grape: Torrontés « Eat Wine

Argentina’s “White” Grape: Torrontés « Eat Wine — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 18:36:03 +0000

[…] Like it or not, Torrontés is an original. Here are a few of the standouts I tasted but there are many others from Mendoza wineries referenced in previous posts or in your local wine ship. Check out some of these to have your own opinion of what’s coming out of Salta right now. For food pairings? This goes brilliantly with spicy foods, ethnic cravings like Vietnamese or Thai, grilled sausage and young goat’s cheese. […]

By: Three Funky & Innovative New Wines to Put on Your List « Eat Wine

Three Funky & Innovative New Wines to Put on Your List « Eat Wine — Fri, 20 May 2011 18:09:58 +0000

[…] What to eat? How about a warm potato-chorizo salad; some figs wrapped in prosciutto stuffed with goat cheese; or a grilled steak with some salsa criolla. Pair anything with meaty, spicy […]

By: The Time Is Now: Piedra Negra 2002 « Eat Wine

The Time Is Now: Piedra Negra 2002 « Eat Wine — Fri, 13 May 2011 20:27:02 +0000

[…] Keep it simple. Grilled steak with roasted veggies; or even a platter of cheeses like sheep’s milk (Pecorino, Manchego) and […]

By: Divine Perfection: Fresh Fig Salad with Sheep’s Milk Cheese « Eat Wine

Divine Perfection: Fresh Fig Salad with Sheep’s Milk Cheese « Eat Wine — Mon, 02 May 2011 15:48:03 +0000

[…] Cabernet Sauvingnon. Simple and straightforward. The combination of tangy, earthy tasting sheep’s milk cheese, juicy figs, and succulent Serrano ham is a match made in heaven. The arugula adds a little note of […]

By: Nick

Nick — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 01:49:37 +0000

The cheese, olive oil with fresh baked bread & yes, wine are great down there. In Mendoza, I used to stock up on a large block of queso Sardo. mmm I miss all of that stuff.