Food & Wine contributor Jonathan Cristaldi asked several industry experts to share their favorite wine & cheese pairing, and also offer tips to help readers pick their own winning combinations at home. With so many outstanding cheese options easily accessible at stores today (not to mention wines), it is easy to become intimated – especially as one thinks about balancing out acidity, creaminess, nuttiness, age and so many other nuances. Chateau Montelena Winemaker Matt Crafton offers great context with his recommendation to pair the 2017 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay with Cowgirl Creamery Mt Tam. He explains, “Though the style of Chardonnay, which is really fresh, with integrated oak spices and zesty acidity, really lends itself to both the triple cream and comté. The creamy, buttery quality of the Mt Tam seems to imbue the Chardonnay with richer floral, fruit, and mineral qualities, while the comté, rich with nutty, earthy notes, is something to enjoy with an aged Chardonnay…” Read the full story and more of his explanation HERE
