Wine Picks

I will continue to pass on the names and descriptions of those wines I particularly enjoy! Until you, my customers, suggest other wines to list as “must tries”.

Some are at low price points but, the majority, are not! When I go to a wine tasting I’m not lining up for the less expensive wine! Call me crazy but it is just the way I am!

Also, I’d like to take credit for the detailed tasting descriptions but I have to confess they are complements of the winemakers themselves!

I Frati Lugana

Tasting Notes:
The Ca’ dei Frati Lugana uses only the Turbiana grape. It is a beautiful medium gold in colour with aromas of pear, peach and yellow apple. On the palate it is dry with a medium acidity and flavour intensity.

Cheese Pairings:
This wine works especially well with aged and flavourful cheeses, especially Goat or Cow. It would also go very nicely with this month’s special, the D’Affinois.

Maverick Viognier

Tasting Notes:
This wine ended up being 14 months in the barrel rather than the 8 months originally planned. The nose is expressive with peach, thyme, lemon zest and vanilla. The stone fruit is up front and the palate, finishing with a citrus kick.  

Cheese Pairings:
Try this one with Edam, 3 year old cheddar, Landana, Abondance, Emmental, Gruyère, Jarlsberg, Bleu des Casses, Manchego, and d’Affinois. just to name a few.

If you have a great wine that you would like to share with other Cheese Man customers email your favourite picks to info@cheeseman.ca and I’ll do my best to get them posted on the website. Also be sure to provide where you purchased the wine, the approximate price, and what cheese it goes great with!