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Food & Wine - Danish Cheese !
Few things pair as well as wine and cheese, My favorite cheese has allways been the Danish cheese for it's excelent quality and taste.. here's a little guide of some of the fine cheese that the Danes has to offer :
Blue CastelloThis brie-like blue cheese from Denmark is made by Tholstrup, the same company that makes Saga Blue at its factory in the United States. Blue Castello is richer than Saga Blue and is made only in Denmark. Castello is a distant derivative of Italian Gorgonzola but has a higher fat content and a milder flavor. It is a perfect blue for those who like a little blue flavor without being blown away.
Cream HavartiAbout 100 years ago, a farmer’s wife who lived in North Zealand (one of Denmark’s most romantic islands -- a trysting place for lovers) became interested in the art of cheesemaking. She traveled through Europe to learn the secrets of this craft. Upon her return, she began to experiment with her newly acquired techniques. She named her finest creation after her farm, "Havarthi". Today’s Cream Havarti is a direct descendant. It has an ivory interior patterned with a myriad of tiny holes and is mild, creamy and mellow. We are featuring five of our favorite varieties: garlic and herb, dill, jalapeno, caraway and chive.
DanboDanbo is one of the most popular cheeses in Denmark. Served for breakfast on a slice of white bread or just for snacks, this Swiss-style cheese is usually at hand in the Danish kitchen. Made from partially skimmed cow’s milk, this semi-soft cheese has a mildly sweet, nutty flavor and a taste that fits well with both adults and children. fits very well on a butter bisquet with a glass of wine aswell I might add.
Danbo with SeedsAlso known as "King Christian," this Danish specialty cheese is made from partially skimmed cow’s milk and is flavored with caraway seeds. This addition gives Danbo a warm, familiar taste, reminiscent of rye bread. Similar in concept to Dutch Leyden, although with a springier texture, Danbo is a festive cheese that is always a hit at parties. It partners very well with beer and wine, especially when served with dark breads, such as pumpernickel.
Danish Crumbly BlueDanish blue is the consummate salad cheese, excellent crumbled atop a bed a leafy greens and drizzled with balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil. Made from cow's milk, it is a white cheese with a delicate network of blue-green veins. Denmark's rich, green grazing pastures and fertile soil contribute to the fine, consistent quality of this world famous product. Danish Blue can be used as a special dessert cheese with fresh fruits like strawberries, pears or peaches. It is also great in recipes that call for Crumbly Blue or Roquefort.
Danish TilsitTilsit is a surface ripened cheese first made by Dutch settlers in East Prussia, near the town of Tilsit, in the mid-19th Century. They were trying to recreate their beloved Gouda, but the cheese became infected with moulds, yeasts, and bacteria in a damp cellar. And so Tilsit was born… Also known as Tilsit Havarti, this cheese is made has a fuller and more intense flavor than Havarti, but is milder than German Tilsit. Made of partially skimmed milk with a brownish-orange washed rind, Danish Tilsit is more yellow in color than Havarti but has a similar springy, elastic, semi-firm texture, ideal for slicing. Danish Tilsit also has a piquant flavor, making it a great table cheese to enjoy with a Danish beer. Try this versatile cheese cubed in salads, melted in sauces, on potatoes, flans or on burgers.
EsromThe Danish Cheese Institute rediscovered this old recipe in 1951. Previously known as Danish Port Salut, it is now named Esrom, after the monks who made this forgotten cheese in Esrom Monastery. Made from partially skimmed cow’s milk, it is slow ripened with starter cultures for 10 – 12 weeks. Esrom has an orange, semi-hard rind that has been rubbed with brine during the aging process. Its interior is semi-soft with a supple texture and irregularly shaped holes. It is full flavored with a big, rich, pungent aroma and becomes spicier as it ages.
Monsted CavernMonsted Cavern is so named because it is aged underground in the Monsted limestone cave in the central part of Denmark's Jutland peninsula. In this cave, a constant temperature of 45ºF and a constant humidity of 95% are naturally maintained year round. This climatic consistency yields an excellent product because the cheese is not subjected to environmental changes during aging. Monsted Cavern has a strong taste, and tickles the roof of your mouth like an aged Cheddar or Swiss. With a flavor all its own, Monsted Cavern is a surprisingly unique and delicious cheese.
Smoked HavartiAbout 100 years ago, a farmer’s wife who lived in North Zealand (one of Denmark’s most romantic islands -- a trysting place for lovers) became interested in the art of cheesemaking. She traveled through Europe to learn the secrets of this craft. Upon her return, she began to experiment with her newly acquired techniques. She named her finest creation after her farm, "Havarthi". Today’s Cream Havarti is a direct descendant. It has an ivory interior patterned with a myriad of tiny holes and is mild, creamy and mellow. The smoked rind infuses the cheese and adds a new dimension to traditional Havarti.
Sol DanabluKirkeby Dairy was established in 1906 in Svendborg on the pristine island of Funen in Denmark. Their Danablu is unique, with similarities to French Bleu d'Auvergne. It is an excellent cheese for crumbling over salad or simply served as a snack with fresh fruit.
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Wine Types & Varietals - Rose Wine !
A Rose by Any Other NameTechnically, a rose is an "unfinished red wine," but the term seems so- secondary. Rose is a different sort of wine, with all the refreshing qualities of a white wine mixed with some characteristics of a red. It can be made from many different grape varietals and in many different regions, the most popular and successful being Southern France, Spain, California & Italy.
Notable Facts about Rose Wine !Rose is a wine that goes through the red winemaking process, but is stopped before extracting too many red wine characteristics. Almost always made from red varietals, the grapes are pressed and the juice sits with the skins for fermentation - but just for a little while - enough time to get a bit of color and a bit of the skin characteristics. Then fermentation continues as a white wine, most often in stainless steel. Roses are typically ready to drink early - not so much to age. Some popular regions of Rose are Tavel (an AOC for ONLY rose wines in the Rhone area of France), other areas of Southern France, Spain, Italy and California. Almost all regions make rose, and many from different grape varieties (Grenache-based in Spain, France, Australia and South Africa; Sangiovese or Nebbiolo in Italy). Just like red and white wines, roses can be of different styles - sweet or dry, dark or light - the winemaker and grape variety (or varieties as roses are often blended) are key. Pink wines have delicious character and are perfect for food. For dryer styles of Rose, try those from Southern France and Spain, for the sweeter styles, look for White Zinfandel and some other California rose makers.
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Wine Basics - Bordeaux Wine !
If you must know something about wine, Bordeaux is the one you just can't skip ! Bordeaux. The name itself conjures up images of old, dusty bottles and decanters. And, while it is the region known for the most ageable, not to mention pricy, red wines of the world, Bordeaux has fallen from the "king of red wine" throne after a few poor vintages, rising prices and more value-driven competitors. However, once a good Bordeaux is tasted, particularly if it’s an old one, you know what the hubbub is all about.
Bordeaux is most often separated into two parts –the right bank and the left bank. On the left bank,
Cabernet Sauvignon rules, and the
Médoc region hugs the west side of the Gironde river. Within the Médoc are the four top communes of (from north to south) St.-Estèphe, Paulliac, St.-Julien and Margaux. These communes make some pretty sought-after red wines. Below the Médoc, following the river as it turns, lies the Graves region. Named as such for its gravelly soils, Graves is home to some top white wine regions like Pessac-Léognan (for dry whites) and the sweet wine regions of Sauternes and Barsac.
The right bank of Bordeaux is where
Merlot and
Cabernet Franc shine best. Merlot is typically used more in the blends, particularly in the surrounding satellite regions of Bordeaux. The heart of the right bank is the city of St.-Émilion and the wine region that surrounds it. Next door is Pomerol, a small but intense red wine producer. Other areas include Côtes du Bourg & Côtes du Blaye, Fronsac & Canon-Fronsac, and Côtes de Castillon . Bordeaux has other regions that are making wine – some of it great value!
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Wine Basics - Napa Valley Wine !
It’s hard not to think of Napa Valley when thinking of California wines. The region is, after all, the one that brought world recognition to California wine making. The area was settled by a few choice wine families in the 1960’s who bet that the wines of the area would grow and flourish. They were right. The Napa wine industry really took off in the 1980’s, when vineyard lands were scooped up and vines were planted throughout the area. A number of wineries emerged, from large conglomerates to small boutique to cult classics.
Cabernet Sauvignon is definitely the grape of choice here, with many winemakers also focusing on
Bordeaux blends. Whites are usually Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.
Notable Facts
Within the
Napa Valley lie small sub-appellations that lend even more character specifics to the wines. Furthest south is Carneros, followed by Yountville, then Oakville & Rutherford. Above those two is St.-Helena and finally, while not yet an AVA, Calistoga. These appellations are situated on the valley floor and are known for creating rich, smooth Cabernet Sauvignons, Merlots and Chardonnays. There are a few mountain regions as well, nestled on the sides of the above valley AVAs. Those include Howell Mountain, Stags Leap and Mount Veeder. Wines from the mountain regions are often more structured and firm, yet also with a pronounced elegance.
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