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  • 1. Observe color & appearance
  • 2. Swirl to open up the aromatic     elements
  • 3. Smell for subtlety - the nose
  • 4. Taste
  • 5. Evaluate the finish

The Proper Glass: Pairing wine with the proper glass is not an affectation, but a necessity. Wine glasses are designed to enhance the tasting experience.

The Golden Rule: A normal bottle of wine holds six ample glasses.Hugh Johnson, author of the definitive "The World Atlas of Wine" and noted wine connoisseur, offers this Golden Rule: be generous, never pressing.

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4 Essential Wine Glasses

4 Essential Wine Glasses

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Beaujolais

Horseradish

Wine Characteristics

  • Refreshing and uncomplicated
  • Light and clean
  • Fruity
  • Way too easy to drink!

Cheese Pairing

  • Biting pungency of horseradish skillfully matched with Cabot's delicious aged cheddar.
  • Perfectly balanced

Complements

  • Fresh-from-the-oven farmhouse breads, French baguettes or boules - wonderful staples for any great cheese.

Sangiovese

Sundried Tomato Basil

Wine Characteristics

  • Superb Tuscan varietal
  • Trademark flavors of plum, tea, and spectacular black cherry
  • Harmonious

Cheese Pairing

  • Regal combination of sun-soaked tomatoes and the 'royal herb'
  • Clove-like hints of flavor
  • Colorful and luscious

Complements

  • What else for this great New World cheese? Old World Italian Pane Tradizonale - with a side of Gaeta olives and toasted pecans.