A Taste of the Kawarthas Magazine October/November 2019

Delectable French Wine and Cheese Pairing Event As a guest at Delectable Fine Foods French Wine and Cheese Pairing event in October, I was excited to taste the calibre of French dry wines and cheeses. We had 7 tastings and they did not disappoint with my favourite being the Morbier cheese paired with the Domaine Paul Mas Viognier 2017 wine. Other delightful pairings were Coeur de Savoie raw milk cheese with Les Vignes de Bila-Haut Cotes du Roussillon Blanc 2017 wine and Saint Nectaire pasteurized semi-soft Jura cheese with Chateau Bellevue La Foret 2016 wine. You can purchase all of the wines from the LCBO for a very reasonable price (between $13 - $16). Owner Christel Rumgay was well versed in the cheeses, while Sommelier Christopher Wilton addressed the wines in an easy to understand way. The comraderie with my fellow tasters was excellent and I had a lot of fun with the ladies beside me. It was interesting to see how everyone had a different favourite by the end of the night. I highly recommend you book this event by subscribing to the Delectable Fine Foods newsletter on their website (www.delectablefinefoods.ca) or call the store. At $45 per person it is a great value and a chance to learn about pairing. With a maximum of 20 guests per event, I suggest you book early, as they fill up fast!