Cheese Board

Bodega Garzon

Reserva Maldonado Tannat 2017

Fantastic. Deep dark red with a bluish tinge. First taste after opening is a tidal wave of blackberry with lingering tannins. Not overly sweet or juicy tho.
After airing blackberry partially gives way to black current and tannins seem to intensify. Almost too bold to drink alone but not. A triple creme cheese with this would be perfection.
— 7 years ago

Dom Pérignon

Brut Champagne Blend

The remains of the day.. paired with a buffalo chicken grilled cheese sandwich. Not a good match obviously for the understated flavor style of the wine. There’s definitely sexier more vivacious champagne you can be drinking for far less money. Would like to taste again under different circumstances with some more age on it. What do you think about Dom Steve Redenbaugh? — 7 years ago

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Rutherford Ranch Winery

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Inky and leggy. Deep dark currents, blackberries, hint of oak. There’s a sensation of bursting - the sensation of rich ripe fruit. The dust of tannin doesn’t overwhelm nor does the floral create a feminine flounce of near silliness. Celebratory without solemnity. Saxophone. Snare drum. A single alto female- singing I’ll Fly Away - Etta James- not a bluegrass version-this is heavier stuff. Why yes- another glass.... cheese? Dark chocolate? Yes! — 7 years ago

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Josh Cellars

Cabernet Sauvignon

Good, easy to drink with cheese, quite strong — 9 years ago

Moulin Touchais

Coteaux du Layon Chenin Blanc

A very good cheese, in this case a Bleu d'Auvergne, was a superb combination to this fantastic Loire wine. Lovely aromas of honey, saffron, bitter almond. We loved it! — 9 years ago

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Château Pape Clément

Pessac-Léognan Red Bordeaux Blend 1998

A very enjoyable, and very complex, 21 year old red blend from Pessac Léognan, Bordeaux.

Showing red and black fruits with earth, chocolates, tobacco, dark peppercorn, dark coffee, forest floor, green vegetables, graphites, vinaigrette and spices.

Needs 3 hours to open up properly and show the complexity.

Peaking now, and will be good in the next few years. What a treat. This is so delicious.

Wine Advocate 93 points.

I paired it with a charcuterie board of meats and cheeses.

A blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc.

13% alcohol by volume.

94 points.

$200.
— 7 years ago

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Château Pontet-Canet

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend

Smooth robust with a berry burst.
Must have with cheese as well as alone
— 7 years ago

Daou Vineyards

Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Full body fruit blanced blend. Nice slip wine with cheese. — 8 years ago

Brancott Estate

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2016

Great bargain; enjoyed with nectarine and blue cheese salad; I agree it's clean and crisp; a good lemon-lime note. — 8 years ago

Vincent Dauvissat

Vaillons Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 2011

Taste like epoisses cheese — 9 years ago

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Krug

Grande Cuvée Brut Champagne Blend

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9.6

It's always a good day when you get to have some Krug champagne. Crisp apple, creamy cheese and the perfect balance on the tongue. — 9 years ago

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Kopke

Colheita Porto Port Blend 1944

Never had a port this smooth. Paired well with cream cheese pound cake, strawberries and real whipped cream. — 9 years ago

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Domaine Huet

Clos du Bourg Première Trie Moelleux Vouvray Chenin Blanc 2006

Light tawny color. Hint of oranges on the nose. Slightly sweet with light oranges on the palate. Paired w puffed quinoa, and goat cheese ice cream and then rum Sauvignon ice cream. — 7 years ago

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Trapiche

Oak Cask Mendoza Malbec

Didn’t rate this as we were drinking but really enjoyed this Malbec with friends at a wine & cheese Super Bowl party — 7 years ago

Matua

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2017

The simple rating: more than does the job. Definitely love the crisp and dry taste that borders on being a "fake" sparkling after taste. I did pair this with a Sweetgreen Harvest Bowl that had kale, goat cheese, sweet potato, chicken, almonds...and more. The wine itself is keto friendly even though I am not, ha. — 7 years ago

Charles Heidsieck

Brut Réserve Champagne Blend

Citrus, chalk and dusty rock on the nose. A champagne with great acidity and pretty dry. Pairs well with oysters and brie cheese — 8 years ago

Kongsgaard

Napa Valley Chardonnay 2012

Although this one did tend to have a citrus rich body, it is definitely a malo mouthfeel and more of a buttery chard. This wine was still quite delicious, and it's not really even my style. I was getting some lemongrass on the front, with a peach and mango note in the middle. The finish is more on the buttery side for my taste, but still went lovely with cheese and meat. Probably would have gone very well with Italian spiced nuts or with an herbal chicken dish. I believe this wine probably would have been more comprehensive if served with food. I think this one definitely has the longevity to age, but I'd put more stock in the Judge chard to do that most effectively. — 8 years ago

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Allegrini

Palazzo della Torre Veronese Corvina Blend

Enjoy it with cheese & antipasto. — 9 years ago

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Chalk Board

California Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Fruity and caramel. It is good if you want a light white with my favorite flavors of a Chardonnay. Great for a cheap wine. — 9 years ago