Guest Len B'stard Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 So what do you do, what, bung a bit of cheese in your mouth and bang out a slug of wine...and what? Tastes nice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
username Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 So what do you do, what, bung a bit of cheese in your mouth and bang out a slug of wine...and what? Tastes nice?Nah you barbarian. Just enjoy the tastes separately and them mingle in your mouth after each bite/sip. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tater Totts Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 (edited) Spread cheese on crackers with a bit of cured meat such as parma ham, have a few sips of wine which accentuates the tastes after swallowing.Not talking about chugging box wine and string cheese here mate Edited May 1, 2014 by Tater Totts 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NGOG Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Can imagine Lenny with a few packets of cheese-strings and ASDA's 'fine range' red! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redhead74 Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Can imagine Lenny with a few packets of cheese-strings and ASDA's 'fine range' red! Watch your mouth! Lenny has a fine appreciation of the finer things in life. Don't get fooled by his amateur tone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redhead74 Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 So what do you do, what, bung a bit of cheese in your mouth and bang out a slug of wine...and what? Tastes nice?Never tried it but im game for a laugh If you're not a cheese eater, start with a lighter variety like a mild cheddar. In fact, start by exploring British cheese, there is fantastic and amazing variety and they go beautifully with wine and will be easier on the palette. Not to mention the fact that knowing where they come from will mean that you understand the whole 'local' thing better and will appreciate what you're eating. It's always an acquired taste (especially with red wine) but its pretty amazing (like PiL live) and once you go there, you can't go back!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NGOG Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Can imagine Lenny with a few packets of cheese-strings and ASDA's 'fine range' red! Watch your mouth! Lenny has a fine appreciation of the finer things in life. Don't get fooled by his amateur tone. I'm just bursting his balls, Lenny is my boy. 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 So what cheeses go with what wines? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace Nova Posted May 1, 2014 Author Share Posted May 1, 2014 (edited) So what cheeses go with what wines? I think some of the members here were pretty spot on....a decent red wine will usually go down well with a sharp cheese. The Merlot and sharp Parmesan cheese I had last evening was an excellent combination. You can also throw in some decent crackers or toasted bread and some type of cured or smoked meat. Edited May 1, 2014 by Kasanova King Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lithium Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Classy as fuck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
username Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 (edited) So what cheeses go with what wines? What I like to follow is match power, not flavour. That works very well with wine (or whisky) and food as well. When you have a fairly delicate fruity wine, there's no use in combining it with a powerful Gorgonzola or a very old Gouda or anything. The wine will be completely overpowered. I'd have a young herbal cheese or something with that. Or maybe something like Port Salut. Maybe a Brie.With a slightly more powerful red wine (like most Cabernet Sauvignons) maybe a piece of Emmental, but not much stronger. But with a very strong full Malbec or Sirah (or an old port or sherry) you can easily use a very (salted) old cheese or a powerful blue cheese. Be sure there's some balance in the flavours. In my experience most cheese shops have decent wine knowledge and vice versa. They can give good advice. Flavours work well when you combine opposite flavours imo. With wine and cheese this isn't much of an issue. But with foods I'd rather have a fresh white wine with a fruity desert than a fruity red wine. Whisky also. It often works better to combine smoked fish with a more fruity or malty whisky, rather than a smoky whisky. Edited May 1, 2014 by username 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JONEZY Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Wow. This thread is making me hungry and thirsty. Good points by everyone. By the way, what do you all think about the movie "Sideways".? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lithium Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Great film. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB. Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Yes, wine and cheese Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazey Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 Bought this today. Absolutely gorgeous black charcoal mature cheddar. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
username Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 That stuff looks absolutely fucking disgusting. Would eat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazey Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 That stuff looks absolutely fucking disgusting.Would eat.Mate it's really strong but INCREDIBLY creamy and the charcoal gives it a slightly gritty texture which may sound horrible but it's fucking not! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Len B'stard Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 Bought this today. Absolutely gorgeous black charcoal mature cheddar. Whaaaaat the bumboclaat is that? Looks like a knackered Christmas pudding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amir Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 Had a mate who took charcoal tablets to stop him getting gassy, is this supposed to do the same thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazey Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 Had a mate who took charcoal tablets to stop him getting gassy, is this supposed to do the same thing? My missus is going to love that if it stops me farting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redhead74 Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Not sure if it will stop you farting but doctors use charcoal when treating patients with alcoholic poisoning. Might save you from having your stomach pumped, Christopher! Consume with copious amounts of alcohol to see if it works. Charcoal is also incredibly useful to the skin, so if the missus doesn't like it she could probably melt her share and spread it over face for a kind of facial. Probably not scalding hot though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Drama Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 That stuff looks absolutely fucking disgusting.Would eat.This. Looks like utter shite but you'd know it'd be killer. Another step to poshdom I see, McLeod Esq. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace Nova Posted May 4, 2014 Author Share Posted May 4, 2014 We should have an official wine & cheese forum day of the week. We could dedicate a thread to it and anyone that participates in it can post what type of wine and cheese they are drinking/eating that day.I nominate Thursdays. They already are considered a "drinking day" and it's close enough to the weekend without cutting into the weekend. What do you guys think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnold layne Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Classy as fuck.Rich people shit; my parent do this on holidays because they can afford it. But an expensive bottle of wine and an assorted variety of cheeses and sausages. It's ridiculous. Some blocks of cheese can be ten dollars in itself. Like I said, a case of PBR for fifteen dollars and spend maybe fifteen on some specialty peanuts and you're going to pay half the price. Wine goes bad faster too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace Nova Posted May 4, 2014 Author Share Posted May 4, 2014 (edited) Rich people shit; my parent do this on holidays because they can afford it. But an expensive bottle of wine and an assorted variety of cheeses and sausages. It's ridiculous. Some blocks of cheese can be ten dollars in itself.Like I said, a case of PBR for fifteen dollars and spend maybe fifteen on some specialty peanuts and you're going to pay half the price.Wine goes bad faster too.Actually, you can find some decent wines on sale (even buy one get one free down here in Florida)....and get yourself about (2) 750 ML bottles (the equivalent of drinking close to 10-12 beers) for about $10-$12 and a half decent (small) block of cheese for around $5 (or even less)....so there you go....And most wines gets better with age.And on a side note, nothing against PBR....I drink it from time to time but it wouldn't be my first choice in beer. I prefer Heineken or Becks and both of those are substantially more than $15.00 a case. Edited May 4, 2014 by Kasanova King Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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