Ace Nova Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Don't knock it until you try it....just sayin'. In all seriousness...had some real Italian Parmesan cheese this evening, some ring bologna and a few glasses of a decent vintage Merlot....and I must say, the whole "wine and cheese" thing is pretty much spot on....excellent combination. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmarBradley Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 I like wine. I don't like cheese. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sabbath Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 I like cheese. I don't like wine. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgy Zhukov Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Wine is the best drunk. A happy drunk. Cheese is amazing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunsfanoldie Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 I like cheese. I don't like wine.Was gonna write that but you've done it for me.Wine is a great drunk. I just rarely find the right wine to do that with.Cheese is the best though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoSoRose Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 I fuckin' love wine and cheese! If you want to have a fancy pants wine and cheese party invite me.I do prefer whites as opposed to reds 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgy Zhukov Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 I prefer the reds. I always find nice Italian reds for under $15. Good stuff. Perfect if you want to buy fancy cheese. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunsfanoldie Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 I prefer the reds. I always find nice Italian reds for under $15. Good stuff. Perfect if you want to buy fancy cheese.I prefer reds as well, and agree the best ones are cheaper. Balance that with awesome cheese and you're set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoSoRose Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Yeah you can get some kick ass wine for super cheap. It doesn't always have to be expensive stuff. Relax and Seven Daughters are pretty good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgy Zhukov Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Yellow Tail makes awesome wine. Good wine doesn't even matter what region it is from, I mean I guess wine enthusiasts will disagree with me, but I've had great wine from all over the world. I've had Georgian wine before, Stalin's favorite. If it is good enough for an evil tyrant, it is good enough for me. Wine and ale has some historic authenticity to it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amir Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 (edited) Yes and yes.Had some Saint-Emilion the other day for the first time in years, probably the only wine I can identify by taste, my favourite. I had a great year in the Bordeaux region I miss all the dessert wines like Sauternes, too expensive here.You could get amazing Saint-Emilion there for 5 euros, I managed to find a good one here for £10 to take for a dinner, my host was very impressed. Edited May 1, 2014 by Amir 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgy Zhukov Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 I will look for it tomorrow. Maybe we can drink with your sister, Amir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnold layne Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 It's good. But I am more blue collar; peanuts and beer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netcat Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 today i had Gorgonzola cheese with cheap semi-sweet Martini Auguri and some strawberries seems like a legit breakfast in Chioggia I've had Georgian wine before, Stalin's favorite. If it is good enough for an evil tyrant, it is good enough for me. Wine and ale has some historic authenticity to it. i've heard Stalin loved Aleksandrouli. i think they don't make them like this anymore. modern Georgian wine is awful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
username Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 (edited) Big fat yes to both. I prefer strong bold spicy wines. Malbec or Sirah grapes. Not a fan of most Merlot's I've had, although there are a few rare gems in there. Some Cabernet Sauvignon is quite tasty as well. And a nice fruity Pinot Noir can be lovely. I'm not a huge wine expert, but I do know what I like. I really enjoyed a lot of wines from the Algarve when I was there. But the good ones don't get exported much. I'm not a huge fan of white wine overall, but again there are exceptions. The Greek Verdea is amazing, for example. I detest rose. I do love a good old port or sherry as well by the way. A good glass of vintage Pedro Ximinez or Olorosso is fantastic. As far as cheese goes I'm really ok with most things, as long as it combines with the drink. With a strong raisin-sweet sherry I love a strong blue cheese. Or very old ones. I mean... Man.. Gorgonzola, Paramasan, Port Salut, Feta, Emmentaler, Gruyère, Camembert... Not too much of a Brie fan to be honest. The only cheeses I really don't like much are the extremely strong smelling like week old sweaty feet ones. Edited May 1, 2014 by username 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amir Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 I detest rose.I do love a good old port or sherry as well by the way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tater Totts Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Brilliant combination.Always tend to have it in the evenings when we have family over throughout the year.Christmas and New Years tend to blur into several days of sitting in PJs, eating cheese and cold meats, and washing it down with wine and port. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazey Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Fucking love cheese! The bluer, mouldier and smellier the better. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Drama Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Fucking love cheese! The bluer, mouldier and smellier the better.This plus Shiraz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
username Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 I detest rose.I do love a good old port or sherry as well by the way. :wub: I also bought a bottle of this:Haven't tried it yet, but my expectations are very high. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amir Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 I don't know anything about port but I'll take your word they're good Was mostly consumed during evenings playing Risk with fellow uni students who unironically wore waistcoats and tweed. I felt slightly out of place but the port was damn fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
username Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 I don't know anything about port but I'll take your word they're good Was mostly consumed during evenings playing Risk with fellow uni students who unironically wore waistcoats and tweed. I felt slightly out of place but the port was damn fine.This is sherry. Even sweeter en thicker than the average 10 year old tawny port. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Len B'stard Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Never tried it but im game for a laugh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redhead74 Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 OMG! Best thread ever!!! For me, wine and cheese is heaven. In the summer I tend to prefer white wine (as here it can be really hot and then a chilled white is delicious) and I feel it doesn't go as well with cheese and red does, so I tend to indulge in that combination in the cooler months. Like right now! For cheese I love it all from a soft creamy brie, a sharp cheddar or Parmigiano Reggiano, or an aged Gouda, or an exquisite Gruyere, a creamy Gorganzola or a bitey Roquefort. Locally we have an amazing Brie called 'Roaring Forties' which is better than any French Brie I've ever tasted, or Merideth Dairy goats cheese, without a doubt the most sublime goats cheese I've ever tasted EVER! So creamy and so distinct. And fucking expensive but worth every cent.My all time favourite though would be a blue cheese. A good French Roquefort is unbeatable. Danish Blue Castello comes pretty close (and is much cheaper) and both are divine with several reds (ALWAYS RED WINE WITH CHEESE): chianti (the best when its good!), cab sauv merlot, straight merlot, Shiraz (but only a good bottle, preferably Australian), Sangiovese, Tempranillo and there are some really good Riojas too. Red wine and cheese = heaven The last meal I would ever want to eat on this earth is a cheese board with some exquisite red wine. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orsys Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Love wine and cheese. For me it is all about the cheese, but a nice red complements a strong cheese perfectly. Grew up with Gouda as our main cheese of course, but later discovered Havarti, gruyere, brie, swiss, Roquefort. I avoid the crackers as I think there is enough flavour between the wine and cheese.I prefer white, but tend to pair that with fruit: berries, grapes,, melons. Sometimes include brie with that. A light Riesling, brie and berry lunch is lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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