Grape Expectations - French Cheese and Grapes Are Natural Compliments!

Grape Expectations - French Cheese and Grapes Are Natural Compliments!

Everyone knows wine and cheese go together - and the ubiquitous pairing is a staple of parties and gourmet meals of all kinds. Wine and cheese won't surprise anyone but perhaps a very similar pairing will: Wine and grapes.

A great snack and a tasty pairing, try these delicious wine and grape combinations.

Black Corinth with St. Agur

Black Corinth grapes are small, crunchy and without seeds. Intensely sweet and boasts a bold, reddish black hue. It pairs well with St. Agur cheese: the grapes' sweetness cuts through the buttery cream of the cheese. The unusual size and deep color of the grape makes for a striking visual contrast to gourmet cheese as well.

Grape fact: Due in part to their unique, luscious appearance, Black corinth grapes often are marketed as the champagne grape - though they are not used to make champagne.

Concord with Ile de France Goat

Concord grapes acidic and fruity flavor makes a great compliment to our award-winning Goat Cheese. The richness of the goat cheese provides ideal contrast to the concords' palette cleansing fresh flavor. Deep blue or purple in color, Concord grapes are sweet and crunchy

Grape fact: Concord grapes are commonly used to make grape jelly, soda and candy.

Thompson seedless with Ile de France Camembert

The most common green grape, Thompson seedless grapes are available at any grocer. They are oval-shaped and provide a mild burst of sweet-to-slightly tart flavor. The sweetness cuts through the cream of our Ile de France Camembert to make every bite of the combination a culinary delight.

Grape fact: Almost all raisins produced in California are made with Thompson seedless grapes.

Perlette with Ile de France Brie

Creamy and refined, our Brie cheese goes well with the fresh, juicy and slightly tart flavor of the perlette grape. These grapes are green, with hints of whitish gold and are known for their near-translucent appearance. Their hint of white coloring, which can look like frost, is called bloom and is a protective coating produced by the plant. These grapes are nearly round and are used in dessert recipes and often served frozen for a refreshing summer treat

Grape fact: Perlette means "little pearl" in French.

While these grape and cheese pairings are some of our favorites, many more varieties of grapes and our French Cheeses can be paired to excellent results. As a casual snack or presented on a gourmet cheese platter, grapes and cheese are one of the most harmonious snack combinations you'll encounter.

For more cheese pairings tips and ideas - in addition to hundreds of gourmet recipes featuring French cheese and French cooking techniques - visit http://www.IledeFranceCheese.com

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