The Wine Stream – Pairing with Madame Fromage

Episode 16 | Jul 8, 2020

This week on The Wine Stream, curd nerds meet the cork dorks! The acclaimed Madame Fromage and our own Florencia Palmaz team up to discuss the secrets behind pairing wine and cheese.

Madame Fromage has shared her spectacular pairings below. Following along and be sure to share your cheese boards!

2019 Palmaz Vineyards Rosé

Best with fresh cheeses: Laura Chenel chevre (CA) Bellwether Farms Basket Ricotta (CA) + rose petal jelly or a light-colored honey

2016 Palmaz Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon

Best with aged cheeses, especially sheep’s milk: Valley Ford Estero Gold (CA) – similar to Parmigiano-Reggiano Pecorino Toscano (IT) or Manchego (SP) + blackberry jam, dates, or dried figs, rosemary crackers

2018 Florencia Muscat

Best with funky cheeses or blue cheeses: Cowgirl Creamery Red Hawk (CA) or Taleggio (IT) Point Reyes Bay Blue (CA), Rogue River Blue (OR), or Gorgonzola Dolce (IT) + ripe pears, honey

Check out the wines here: https://palmazvineyards.com/Wines

Check out Madame Fromage’s Blog: https://madamefromageblog.com