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December Cheese Club: Iowa

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Cheese ClubDelice-CheeseLincet Le Délice de Bourgogne Triple Cream France

Lincet’s venerable Le Délice de Bourgogne is a cow’s milk, triple cream, soft ripened cheese.  It has a thick, creamy paste with salt-balanced buttercream of its classic Burgundian forebears. It’s similar to Brie, but richer with a thinner rind. Mild and delicious, a real crowd-pleaser. WINE & CRAFT BEER PAIRINGS: For wine, pair with your favorite bubbly for the season. Try one of our December Bubbly Club selections. For beer, reach for a Stout. WINESTYLES: Bubbly wines BEERSTYLES: Dark beers Information © Zuercher & Co. – All Rights Reserved.

Divina Stuffed OlivesDivina Jalapeño Stuffed Olives Greece

The perfect mix of climate, soil, and terrain create the ideal conditions for the Halkidiki olives.  The key to this intriguing duo is the playful contrast of flavor and texture. The buttery and meaty green olives perfectly complement the savory crunch of pickled jalapeños. Try them in tacos and quesadillas, or up your cocktail game by adding them to a margarita or sangria. BEVERAGE PAIRINGS: Bring all of your holiday cocktails to life with these jalapeño stuffed olives. Enjoy in a dirty martini, spicy margarita or sangria. For beer, try with a Mexican Lager to enhance the briny, salty notes. BEERSTYLES: Crisp & Clean Information © Divina and Zuercher & Co. – All Rights Reserved.

Join our Cheese Club and bring home a match made in heaven!Match Made in Heaven!

If you enjoy pairing cheese with wine, this is your club!  Each month you’ll discover specialty and artisan cheeses to pair with your Wine Club. Monthly cheese selections are chosen by your local WineStyles participating location. It’s the perfect opportunity to Taste, Learn and Enjoy® amazing artisan cheese every month! Only $19.99/month and your wine won’t be lonely!  Click to learn more >

October Cheese Club: Iowa

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Cheese Clubfontina-valle-daostaFontina Val d’Aosta Semi-Soft Cheese Cow’s Milk Aosta Valley, Italy

The production of this cheese dates all the way back to the middle ages. The recipe has been passed down from generation to generation in the Aosta Valley. It is a classic Italian cheese and its name is protected to keep the true form of the cheese. The paste is smooth and buttery, essential for making Italian Fonduta (fondue) and perfect for gratins. Milk: Cow Country: Italy Pasteurization: Raw Region: Aosta Valley, Italy Age: 90+ days Fat: 45% Protection: D.O.P. WINE & CRAFT BEER PAIRINGS: For wine, pair this cheese with this month’s Wine Club Primitivo. For beer, look for a lager. WINESTYLES: Bold BEERSTYLES: Crisp & Clean Information © Zuercher & Co. – All Rights Reserved.

Divina-Sicilian-Olives-Deli-CupDivina Market Marinated Olives with Sicilian Herbs Greece

A dynamic duo of buttery, pitted Mt. Athos green olives gently marinated with their custom blend of zesty, aromatic Sicilian herbs and spices. PAIRING RECOMMENDATIONS: A great pairing with almost any cheese, as well as a variety of lighter beers and crisp white wines. WINESTYLES: Crisp BEERSTYLES: Crisp & Clean About Divina Market: Divina believes that great food should give back. Beginning with their partnerships in the fields with family-owned, sustainable farms, they help preserve timeless culinary heritages while their collection of olives, preserved vegetables and spreads simplify the joy of cooking and entertaining. Learn more > Information © Zuercher & Co., Divina Market and Food Match – All Rights Reserved.

Join our Cheese Club and bring home a match made in heaven!Match Made in Heaven!

If you enjoy pairing cheese with wine, this is your club!  Each month you’ll discover specialty and artisan cheeses to pair with your Wine Club. Monthly cheese selections are chosen by your local WineStyles participating location. It’s the perfect opportunity to Taste, Learn and Enjoy® amazing artisan cheese every month! Only $19.99/month and your wine won’t be lonely!  Click to learn more >