May 25, 2008

Spanish cheeses

Rosemary Aged Manchego
Sheep’s Milk, Semi Firm – La Mancha

Garrotxa
Goat’s Milk, Aged and Creamy Interior – Catalonia

Cabrales
Cow’s Milk, Blue Veined and Cave Aged – Asturias

Cotija
Cow’s Milk, Salty, Crumbly – Spain…

OK, we know it’s not from Spain but this great aged cheese from the Michoacán region of Mexico is very tasty and versatile!

Spanish wines

Marques de Gelida, Cava – 2003
Sparkling White Wine, Crisp with Citrus Notes

Nora, Albariño – 2006

Summertime White in a Bottle? Yes! Crisp, Bright, Long/Clean Finish

Tres Picos, Old Vine Grenache – 2006

Balanced, Fruit Forward Red with Spice Tones

Allende, Rioja – 2004

Bold Red with Bright Flavors