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CedarCreek Chardonnay 2017, 50th Parallel Estate Pinot Noir 2017, and Château de Marsan 2010 wines with 3 cheeses

Are You a Wine and Cheese Connoisseur? Take The Quiz.

 mywinepal  August 11, 2024  1 Comment on Are You a Wine and Cheese Connoisseur? Take The Quiz.

The art of pairing wine and cheese is a delicate dance of flavours, where each element elevates the other to new heights of sensory pleasure. Imagine the velvety texture of a rich, aged cheese melting on your tongue, complemented perfectly by the nuanced layers of a carefully chosen wine. Together, wine and cheese transform into an experience that transcends mere…

Wine and chocolates (Image courtesy hospitalityinsights.ehl.edu)

Wine and Chocolate Pairings. Take This Indulgent Quiz.

 mywinepal  July 21, 2024

The history of pairing wine with chocolates traces back to the early 20th century when connoisseurs began exploring the complementary flavours of these two treats.  Over time, as both the appreciation for fine wines and the art of chocolate-making evolved, so did the understanding of how different wine characteristics interact with various types of chocolates. By the mid-20th century, chefs…

Grilled prime rib burger paired with Mayhem Wines Cabernet Merlot 2022

A Burger Pairing with Mayhem Wines Cabernet Merlot 2022 on a Hot Summer DayPR SAMPLE 

 mywinepal  July 10, 2024

It’s hot! Darn out outside.  No time to spend cooking inside.  Time for the BBQ.  I was thinking of grilling some prime rib beef burgers I recently purchased and enjoyed them with BC’s Mayhem Wines Cabernet Merlot 2022.  Let me tell you about the wine and then the pairing. My Wine Tasting Notes Mayhem Wines Cabernet Merlot 2022 (BC $24.44)…