| Everyone knows wine and cheese go together - | | | | Camembert |
| and the ubiquitous pairing is a staple of parties and | | | | The most common green grape, Thompson |
| gourmet meals of all kinds. Wine and cheese won't | | | | seedless grapes are available at any grocer. They |
| surprise anyone but perhaps a very similar pairing | | | | are 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 these | | | | through the cream of our Ile de France |
| delicious wine and grape combinations. | | | | Camembert to make every bite of the |
| Black Corinth with St. Agur | | | | combination a culinary delight. |
| Black Corinth grapes are small, crunchy and | | | | Grape 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. Agur | | | | Perlette with Ile de France Brie |
| cheese: the grapes' sweetness cuts through the | | | | Creamy and refined, our Brie cheese goes well |
| buttery cream of the cheese. The unusual size | | | | with the fresh, juicy and slightly tart flavor of the |
| and deep color of the grape makes for a striking | | | | perlette 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, luscious | | | | near-translucent appearance. Their hint of white |
| appearance, Black corinth grapes often are | | | | coloring, which can look like frost, is called bloom |
| marketed as the champagne grape - though they | | | | and 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 Goat | | | | dessert recipes and often served frozen for a |
| Concord grapes acidic and fruity flavor makes a | | | | refreshing summer treat |
| great compliment to our award-winning Goat | | | | Grape fact: Perlette means "little pearl" in French. |
| Cheese. The richness of the goat cheese provides | | | | While these grape and cheese pairings are some |
| ideal contrast to the concords' palette cleansing | | | | of our favorites, many more varieties of grapes |
| fresh flavor. Deep blue or purple in color, Concord | | | | and our French Cheeses can be paired to |
| grapes are sweet and crunchy | | | | excellent results. As a casual snack or presented |
| Grape fact: Concord grapes are commonly used | | | | on 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 France | | | | combinations you'll encounter. |