Grape Expectations - French Cheese and Grapes Are Natural Compliments!

Everyone knows wine and cheese go together -Camembert
and the ubiquitous pairing is a staple of parties andThe most common green grape, Thompson
gourmet meals of all kinds. Wine and cheese won'tseedless grapes are available at any grocer. They
surprise anyone but perhaps a very similar pairingare oval-shaped and provide a mild burst of
will: Wine and grapes.sweet-to-slightly tart flavor. The sweetness cuts
A great snack and a tasty pairing, try thesethrough the cream of our Ile de France
delicious wine and grape combinations.Camembert to make every bite of the
Black Corinth with St. Agurcombination a culinary delight.
Black Corinth grapes are small, crunchy andGrape fact: Almost all raisins produced in California
without seeds. Intensely sweet and boasts a bold,are made with Thompson seedless grapes.
reddish black hue. It pairs well with St. AgurPerlette with Ile de France Brie
cheese: the grapes' sweetness cuts through theCreamy and refined, our Brie cheese goes well
buttery cream of the cheese. The unusual sizewith the fresh, juicy and slightly tart flavor of the
and deep color of the grape makes for a strikingperlette grape. These grapes are green, with hints
visual contrast to gourmet cheese as well.of whitish gold and are known for their
Grape fact: Due in part to their unique, lusciousnear-translucent appearance. Their hint of white
appearance, Black corinth grapes often arecoloring, which can look like frost, is called bloom
marketed as the champagne grape - though theyand is a protective coating produced by the plant.
are not used to make champagne.These grapes are nearly round and are used in
Concord with Ile de France Goatdessert recipes and often served frozen for a
Concord grapes acidic and fruity flavor makes arefreshing summer treat
great compliment to our award-winning GoatGrape fact: Perlette means "little pearl" in French.
Cheese. The richness of the goat cheese providesWhile these grape and cheese pairings are some
ideal contrast to the concords' palette cleansingof our favorites, many more varieties of grapes
fresh flavor. Deep blue or purple in color, Concordand our French Cheeses can be paired to
grapes are sweet and crunchyexcellent results. As a casual snack or presented
Grape fact: Concord grapes are commonly usedon a gourmet cheese platter, grapes and cheese
to make grape jelly, soda and candy.are one of the most harmonious snack
Thompson seedless with Ile de Francecombinations you'll encounter.