Wine and Cheese 2

 

Wine and Cheese 2:

    
    First thing first before starting this blog, I absolutely have loved making Charcuterie boards. With friends it is such a fun night. But, my love for charcuterie boards actually came from John Boyer's restaurant and thought how fun it would be to make my own inspired one at home. With this assignment with my other fellow wine drinkers, my parents, I made our own Charcuterie board and then paired it with 3 cheeses and 3 wines. 

My grocery store shopping experience: Shopping for the groceries for the Charcuterie board was super fun! I got to splurge and buy some extra things though on top of the cheeses and got to make a "John Boyer" kind of charcuterie board. 

    This is the final result of the Charcuterie board! I got the board from Home Goods and it was perfect because the board spins around which is perfect for sharing with friends and family. 





Wine 1: 
Name: Yellow Tail Pinot Grigio
Region: Australia
Type of Wine: Pinot Grigio 
Vintage: 2017
Alcohol %: 11.5%
Body: Light
Sweet/ Dry: Dry

Product Description: A crisp and clean wine displaying lovely aromas of passionfruit, lime, upfront fruit flavors and a refreshing finish that is simple and clean. This versatile wine is sure to please almost any crowd.
https://drizly.com/wine/white-wine/pinot-grigio/-yellow-tail-pinot-grigio/p2196

My Review/ review with cheeses:

    The first wine I tried was the Pinot Grigio. At first glance when I was at the grocery store, was that it looked classic and simple and something different that I haven't tried before. When I sniffed and smelled the wine before trying, It smelled fruity and light. It also smelled very refreshing due to the tropically scent it had. As I sipped the wine the first impression I got of it was that it was very tarte but also right off the bat I tasted the fruity taste and pear and apple's along with the tropical fruit taste. 

    As I tried them with the three cheeses the wine tasted different each time in my opinion. First I tried the brie, I thought that the smooth texture made the wine more mellow but thought it mixed well together. Next, I tried the pepper jack cheese which had a bit of a kick with it, I didn't like those two together because the kick from the spice didn't sit right with the tropical taste of the wine. Lastly, I tried the cranberry cheese with it and that tasted super good. I really liked the fruity taste of the cheese with the fruity taste of the wine. 

Wine 2: 
Name: Chateau Souverain
Region: California
Type of Wine: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2019
Alcohol %: 13.7 %
Body: Light
Sweet/ Dry: Dry

Product Description: Always a crowd favorite, Chateau Souverain Sauvignon Blanc opens with vibrant aromas of grapefruit, citrus and a subtle hint of lime zest. The refreshing, crisp palate delivers layers of tropical melon, orange blossom, and honeysuckle. This wine offers mouthwatering acidity that balances its richly textured finish.
https://drizly.com/wine/white-wine/sauvignon-blanc/souverain-sauvignon-blanc/p8160

My Review/ review with cheeses:

The second wine I tried was the Chateau Souverain wine which was the Sauvignon Blanc. When I sniffed and smelled the wine before trying it smelled smokey and also smelled like it had more body then from what I researched because it smelled so vibrant. When I tasted the wine though and sipped on it, it didn't have as much of a punch as it did to the smell. But, I did taste vibrant flavors like citrus and some orange in it. 

As I tried the wine with the cheeses, it made the wine and cheese have a lot of different flavors and changed the taste of the wine. This wine is meant to be paired with cheeses so I was excited to try the cheeses with the wines. The first cheese I had was the brie, and compared to the other wines it had the same effect where the smooth texture of the brie mixed with the wine created a nice simple taste and make the aftertaste of the wine smooth itself while keeping the flavor more mellow. Next, I tried the pepper jack with it, again, it clashed a bit, even though this wine is meant to be paired with cheeses the flavors clashed. Lastly, I had the cranberry cheese and it tasted really good because the cranberry mixed with the orange and lime zest paired so well together. 

Wine 3: 
Name: Barefoot Fruitscato Peach
Region: California
Type of Wine: Moscato
Alcohol %: 13.8
Body: Light
Sweet/ Dry: Dry

Product Description: Bursting with all the flavors of perfectly-ripe peaches, Barefoot Peach FRUITSCATO is a sweet way to treat yourself. Fresh from the farm with a bright, crisp finish, it pairs perfectly with everything from artisanal cheeses to delicious desserts.
https://drizly.com/wine/specialty-wine/fruit-wine/sangria/barefoot-fruitscato-peach/p101095
My Review/ review with cheeses:

    The last wine I tried was the Barefoot Fruitscato Peach wine. When I was at the grocery store and saw they had peach wine I was so ecstatic because I love peach drinks and peach billinis so I thought this drink could be similar!  When I sniffed and smelled the wine before trying, I I immediately smelled a sweet scent and smell of peaches which got me super excited to try the wine. As I taste the wine, it tasted very peachy, delicious, excellent fruity taste, very refreshing, and good for a summer day. Also I believe that it would be a good dessert wine or complement a lot of fruits and cheeses. 

    As I tried them with the three cheese it definitely changed the flavor of the cheeses and some though complemented the cheeses so well. First, I tried the brie and again what a classic cheese to have with this wine! The sweetness of the wine mixed the mellow smooth cheese made this a perfect pairing. Next, I tried the pepper jack and it was just too many flavors going on where my taste buds were overwhelmed. It was too many spices and sweetness and clashed again. Lastly, I had the cranberry cheese and again oh my gosh my favorite pairing out of all the cheeses. The cranberry flavor of the cheese and the peach flavor of the wine really paired nicely together. 

Here are pictures of my cat enjoying wine and cheese night as well!