CHLOE Magazine Fall Winter 2014 Volume 5 Issue 2 | Page 118

Trapiche Extravaganza Red Blend vinsdandurand.com Mysterious and dark, this blended wine is sure to bring out your guests’ adventurous and fun side. The perfect party mixer, pair this wine with nibblers that fit the extravaganza theme. Pessoa da Vinha pessoawines.com This bottle is a great old world discovery and offers amazing value. It is balanced, charming and has great character. Just like a great holiday outfit. A cheese with complex flavors, such as Parmigiano Reggiano, is best paired with wines that are simple in structure and flavor profile. A high enough acidity level to balance the fat content of the cheese and perhaps some residual sweetness to balance its saltiness. Pessoa is a bold, dark fruit wine with lively red fruits and a noted dryness that draws out the savory saltiness in Pecorino Toscano cheese for a rich pairing perfect for cozy evenings.