June 28, 2009

A Taste of Portugal and Beyond

 

Cheeses

 

Ribafria - Portugal
 Goat Milk – Encrusted in black peppercorns

 

Palhais - Portugal
Goat Milk – Cylindrical shape, fresh and briny

 

Idiazabal - Spain
Sheep Milk – Firm with a sweet and nutty flavor

 

Maytag Blue - USA
Cow Milk – World-class blue, Roquefort-like, creamy

 

 

Portuguese wines

 

Famega Vinho Verde – 2008

White wine, very crisp, bright and effervescent

 

Catarina Terra do Sado – 2007

 White wine, Farnγo and Chardonnay aged in new oak – full flavored

 

 

Bago de Touriga Terroso 2004

Red wine, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roiz and Tinta Barroca grapes – aged 5 months in oak

 

Pocas Ruby Port NV

Sweet concentrated fruit flavor of raisin and fig



 

 

 

The cost is $25 per person; cheeses are unlimited, wines are limited to a 4 ounce pour

of each – then an additional 4 ounce pour of you favorite! 

After that, additional pours are available for $2 each. 

We ask that you arrive between 5:30 and 6:30 PM...there is not an

ending time.  Call for more information 970-686-1477.