Archives for June 2015

The title Queso and Wine might trigger the thought of processed Velveeta cheese dip with a sickly sweet wine. Not in our home, where Spanish-style cheeses served with Spanish wines evoke thoughts of many pleasant food experiences. For example, a hot cheese dish paired with wine is a reminder of Javier's Gourmet Mexicano serving continental Mexico City cuisine in Dallas, Texas. They offer a Cheese Panela (grilled Monterey cheese with Chorizo sausage, prepared specially at the table) that we paired with a glass of Tempranillo wine from Spain.     Viña Sol is a popular light white from Torres, ubiquitous in Spain and sometimes available in US cities. It is a delightful accompaniment to Tapas and we enjoy it with Manchego Read more [...]