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A course for wine & cheese lovers...
Wine for Cheesemongers (WFCM)
After much demand from our guests, Who Cut The Cheese is happy to provide "Wine for Cheesemongers" classes, to better understand, pair, and enjoy various wine varietals and cheeses.
Classes start Sunday, May 4th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. $15/person per class.
The first four classes will guide you through learning the basic wine varietals and their flavor profiles.
Class dates: May 4th, 11th, 18th, and June 1st.
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Location: TBA
Thereafter, WFCM will be held once a month on the second Sunday of each month.
Space is limited, so call us for information and to reserve your seat in class: 808-874-3930. See you in class!
Announcements
Mark your calendars!….Big FIVE YEAR ANNIVERSARY May 7th!!! Big Sale & Big Fun…Lots of tasty treats & prizes!!!!
NEW STORE HOURS: Sunday 10am-5pm, Monday-Saturday 10am-6pm. Last Sunday of each month we’ll be open to accommodate shoppers from the monthly tasting.
 What makes a cheese organic?
Who Cut The Cheese is home to some delicious organic cheeses, such as, Lamb Chopper (sheep’s milk/Netherlands), Queso de Mano (goat’s milk/Colorado), and Tomme de Savoie (cow’s milk, France). But you may be wondering, what makes a cheese “organic”?
Organic standards vary by country, with the USDA organic standards being the strictest in the world. Organic farmers do not use antibiotics, synthetic hormones, or synthetic pesticides in production. Production plants, like the farms, are certified, and inspected for compliance annually. The cows receive only 100% certified organic feed and during the grazing season are fed on organic pasture not treated with synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, or genetically modified organisms. Every truckload of milk is tested for antibiotics, temperature, and bacteria, and all organic milk processing plants are inspected to verify organic product is never mixed with non-organic materials.
Ph. 808.874.3930
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Monthly Tasting
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5 wines paired with 5 cheeses
This Month:Don't Panic, We've Got Organics!
When: Sunday, April 27th, 3-5 pm
Where: Stella Blues Cafe (in same center as Who Cut The Cheese)
Cost: $27 per person, including tax
2008 Tasting Calendar -Last Sunday of Every Month
| May 25th - Wonders from Down Under - Australian & New Zealand white wines |
September 28th - Pretty Pinot Noirs |
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June 29th - Reislings reviewed
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October 26th - Brimming with Beaujolais! |
| July 27th - Local show! - Tedeschi Winery |
November 30th - Cal-Ital |
| August 31st - Octoberfest |
December 28th - Sparkling around the world! |
Organic Wines
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Organic Wines vs. Wines "Made with Organic Grapes"
At its most basic level, organic wine is made from grapes that have been grown without the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, fungicides and herbicides. Winemaking techniques should be organic as well; little or no manipulation of wines by reverse osmosis, excessive filtration, or flavor additives (such as oak chips).
When a label says “organic,” it means the wine has met certain standards (National Organic Program or NOP in the United States) that are set by a government agency. Different nations have their own certification criteria.
Many wineries that are technically organic still choose not to be certified. There are many reasons for this. Some do not want the added costs and bureaucracy of registering. Others may disagree with their government’s standards. Whatever the case, they are not allowed to use “organic” on their labels.
The use of added sulfites is debated within the organic winemaking community. Many vintners favor their use, in very small quantities, to stabilize wines, while others frown on them completely. In the United States, wines labeled “organic” are made from at least 95% certified organic ingredients and cannot contain added sulfites. Though even organic wines will have small amounts of naturally occurring sulfites that are a by-product of fermentation. Wines that have added sulfites, but are otherwise made with at least 70% organic ingredients (while most actually meet the 95% standard), are labeled “wine made with organic grapes.”
Some wines in house at Who Cut The Cheese that are either organic or made with organic grapes and practices are… Luzon Verde, Lady Bug Red, Lady Bug White, Domaine La Roche Chablis, Vaudevey (voo du vey) Clos de Jeanine, and Hallcrest Pinot Noir.
Pour, sniff, sip, & enjoy!
cheesetoid by Gordie:
Chevre cheese has always been one of my favorite types of cheese. Chevre means "goat" in French. The names of Chevre cheese usually depend on the shape of the cheese. Le Lingot (bar) is a Chevre cheese that is shaped in a bar like form. The production of Chevre cheese is centered in the Loire Valley, which is south-east of Paris. The Saracens, an Arabic people originating from the Middle East, originally occupied the area but were forced to leave during the 18th century. They left behind their cheese making techniques and their goats as well. Since then, the Loire Valley has had the legacy of making exceptional Chevre cheeses.
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