Posted in New Year's, Wine, tagged bubbly, Champagne, I Clivi, sparkling wine, Wine on December 27, 2012 | 1 Comment »
Wondering how to ring in the New Year? Our Cambridge wine buyer, Gemma, recommends welcoming 2013 with Az. Agr. I Clivi Spumante, a bubbly made from the native varietal Ribolla Gialla, cultivated in Italy’s prestigious Collio growing appellation. The grapes are 100% organically farmed and no sugars are added. (more…)
Posted in Cheese, New Year's, tagged Champagne, Cheese, cheese plate, food, goat milk, New Year's Eve, raw milk cheese, sheep cheese, sheep milk, sparkling wine on December 26, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Strach'in
We checked in with our lead cheese buyer, Kurt, to see what he was recommending for this New Year’s Eve. He put together a selection that hits all major milk types – cow, goat and sheep – while covering a range of textures and cheese styles. And, they all pair beautifully with sparkling wines! (more…)
Posted in Beverages, Christmas, Hanukkah, New Year's, Wine, tagged Aubry Fils, biodynamic, bubbly, Champagne, Domaine des Vignes du Maynes, Ferdinando Zanusso, Henri Billiot, I Clivi, Mario Zanusso, organic, Philippe Aubry, Pierre Aubry, Ribolla, spumante, Wine on December 19, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
South End wine buyer, Julie Cappellano, and Cambridge wine buyer, Gemma Iannoni, offer their top picks for bubbly to celebrate the holidays and ring in the New Year! Their selections subscribe to our philosophy of selecting authentic, terroir-driven wines from producers using organic, sustainable, or biodynamic viticultural practices. (more…)
Posted in Cheese, Education, FAQs, Food History, Pairings, tagged Brie, Brillat-Savarin, camembert, Champagne, Cheese, Cremont, Délice de Bourgogne, double cream, double-crème, food, Le Magnum, Parmigiano Reggiano, Petit Suisse, triple cream, triple-crème on February 10, 2011 | 10 Comments »
The terms “double-crème” and “triple-crème” are bandied about a lot in cheese shops. While most folks have a general idea of what they mean in terms of texture (creamy, spreadable!) and flavor (buttery, lactic!) for a cheese, these terms actually have very specific meanings. (more…)
Posted in Beverages, Christmas, Hanukkah, New Year's, Wine, tagged Champagne, Derain, holiday, I Clivi, magnum, Tocai, Wine on December 21, 2010 | 2 Comments »
Wine buyers, Julie and Gemma, share their picks for your holiday celebrations.
As we enter this season of sharing food with family and friends, we compile a list of our favorite wines to serve at parties and gatherings. Our top picks this year embody the qualities we showcase in our stores. Made in family-run wineries on small farms, using sustainably-grown grapes and natural fermentation, these wines are clear expressions of the terroir of the farms and the care of the producers. On their own, these lovely wines invite you to delve into their complex aromas and flavors. Paired with carefully selected cheeses, they demonstrate their full, orchestral potential. (more…)
Posted in Valentine's Day, tagged candy, Champagne, Cheese, Chocolate, roses, Valentine's Day on February 8, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Coeur de Formaggio
This afternoon in the shop, we snapped a few photos of the Valentine’s Day prep that is going on in each department! (more…)
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