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CA State Fair Winner's Circle: Wine & Cheese
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Celebrate the golden state in style with these California State Fair winners! Our pros matched up this year’s award-winning wines and cheeses for some gold medal pairings you’re sure to love.
Celebrate the golden state in style with these California State Fair winners! Our pros matched up this year’s award-winning wines and cheeses for some gold medal pairings you’re sure to love.
2015 Black Stallion Sauvignon Blanc (Best Napa White Wine) + Laura Chenel Chèvre: Bursting with citrus and tropical aromas and flavors, the bright, crisp notes of this sauvignon blanc pair beautifully with the bright, lemony flavor of this fresh, thick and creamy Sonoma chèvre.
Gloria Ferrer Blanc de Noir (Best Sparkling Wine) + Cowgirl Creamery Mt. Tam: With a lush palate, lively bubbles and persistent finish, the creamy cherry, lemon and cola flavors of this sparkling wine pair decadently with this creamy and buttery triple crème cow's milk brie.
2013 Bogle Pinot Noir, California (Double Gold Medal) + Point Reyes Toma: This soft and silky wine has notes of black fruits and earthy flavors with a touch of oak for spice and complexity. Enjoy with the smooth, milky cream sweetness and delicate tanginess of this cheese for a perfect pairing.
2015 Menage a Trois Pinot Grigio (Best Pinot Grigio) + Nicasio Foggy Morning: This light, crisp pinot grigio has fresh and fruity tendencies that complement the fluffy texture and delicate tang of this soft, delicate and organic cow’s milk cheese.
2013 Rodney Strong Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir (Best Pinot Noir) + Bellwether Blackstone: Medium-bodied with vibrant fruit and spice flavors, this wine has a crisp acidity and smooth and silky finish. Enjoy with the sweet caramel flavor and lingering tanginess of this peppercorn-studded, sheep and cow's milk blend cheese.
2014 Francis Ford Coppola Diamond Merlot (Best Merlot) + Stuyt Dairy 2-4 Month Gouda: This flavorful merlot has aromas of cherries, boysenberries and vanilla followed by flavors of currants, plums, blueberries and toasted oak. Pair with this raw cow's milk, farmstead cheese for a savory roasted nut flavor and rich, complex finish.
Napa Cellars Zinfandel (Gold Medal)+ Cypress Grove Truffle Tremor (Best of California): The bright fruit and spice aromas and rich flavors of this wine pair perfectly with the sophisticated flavors of this aged goat cheese from Humboldt County. Studded with Italian black summer truffles, the cheese is earthy, bright, floral and savory.
Fetzer Riesling (Best Riesling) + Point Reyes Bay Blue (Best of Show) or Original Blue: Pair the sweet, floral and fruity flavors of this Riesling with the rich saltiness of Point Reyes blue cheese for a match made in heaven. Try the classic tang of Original, or bust out the Bay Blue for bright fruity and nutty flavors and caramel, brown butter sweetness.
