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The Winey Neighbor Got Cheesy!

In order to support beautification projects for Washington Ave, The Winey Neighbor is excited to announce our first wine & cheese pairing class. Taught by cheese expert Elena Santogade, and wine specialist  Paul Lau, the class showcases four perfectly paired wines and cheeses to explicate the essential fundamentals of wine and cheese harmony.

50% of the profit donated to Washington Avenue Beautification project.

What you will learn:

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  • The fundamentals of the art of pairing cheese and wine, and get insider tips on how to find the right match on your own
  • Basic cheese- and wine-making terms and processes
  • The different characteristics of cows’ milk, goats’ milk, and sheeps’ milk, as well as how to differentiate the flavors of these cheeses
  • The effects of raw milk vs pasteurized milk in cheesemaking
  • The history and traditions behind cheese production methods, regional cheese specialties, and the art of pairing styles of wines to specific cheeses

WHEN: 9pm, Sunday, June 10th, 2012

WHERE: The Winey Neighbor, 679 Washington Ave, Brooklyn NY 11238

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