“Wine and cheese are ageless companions” – M.F.K. Fisher
One of the pleasures of exploring is the thrill in seeking
new places to enjoy good company and a great glass of wine. Scardello (www.scardellocheese.com)
on Oak Lawn in Dallas is the perfect place to escape from the summer heat and
explore new wines and cheese pairings.
Scardello is a cut-to-order cheese shop boasting almost 150
handmade American and European cheeses including a wide variety produced in
Texas.
Your first trip to Scardello can be overwhelming, especially
for cheese novices like me. Fortunately, the “Cheese Enthusiasts” were there to
guide me. Cheddar is a favorite cheese for my palate so I chose Stag Cheddar
from Wisconsin. This variety of cheese pairs well with chardonnay. I chose a
chardonnay variety from Le P’Tit Paysan (www.lppwines.com) produced with grapes
from the Jack’s Hill vineyard in Monterey Bay California.
LPP’s winemaker, Ian Brand, has taken the unique
characteristics of this vineyard to produce a wine that is reflective of the
idiosyncrasies of the rough growing region in Monterey. The labels are designed
to catch your eye with Le P’Tit Paysan translating to mean “little peasant or
clown in country fashion”.
Le P’Tit Paysan Jack's Hill Chardonnay
has a smooth, bright taste. Unlike the traditional California Chardonnay
which is buttery in taste, this chardonnay is part of a new blend of California
wines that uses a mix of stainless steel and neutral oak form fermentation to
enhance a citrusy taste.
PositiveVines’ Helpful Tip: Most Chardonnays from California have
a round, buttery taste. This is due to the use of French Oak barrels in the
fermentation process.
Le P’Tit Paysan Jack’s Hill Chardonnay is a budget-friendly
$20 USD. To Scardello’s credit they do not add overhead to the price of wines
that they offer. This wine is not found in
most local grocery stores with only 730 cases having been produced of the 2013
vintage. You can order it from the LPP website (www.lppwines.com) or ask about it in your
local wine store.
Next Friday (7/10), I will be venturing to Specs in
Arlington to share some Chilean reds.
Remember
to drink what it is that makes you truly happy and always think
positively!
Drink Responsibly!
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