Anjou / Soft Goat Cheese / Sauvignon Blanc
This selection was provided by Northwest chef and James Beard Award winner, Caprial Pence.
Anjou is very sweet and juicy when fully ripe, with excellent pear aroma.
Soft mild goat cheese (Montrachet Style) is creamy with a slightly chalky texture and a clean, tangy finish; very mild in flavor. This cheese will not overpower the mild Anjou flavor, and the nice tangy finish complements the pear's sweetness.
Sauvignon Blanc has a clean herbal flavor with grapefruit and citrus notes and a clean, crisp finish. The citrus notes complement the pear's sweet flavor and the creamy cheese texture without overwhelming the palate. The wine's crisp finish freshens your mouth for the next bites of pear and cheese.
Anjou / Brie / Demi-Sec Champagne
The smooth, sweet and juicy Anjou pear perfectly compliments smooth, creamy-buttery brie. The Demi-Sec Champagne has green apple and apricot flavors with a buttery, slightly sweet finish.