You may have heard that it\u2019s important to serve the right wine with the right foods. Did you know it\u2019s also important to serve the right pear with the right wine and cheese?<\/p>\n
If you look forward to pear season but aren\u2019t well up on the many varieties of pears, you may want to take a moment to check out the different types before loading up your charcuterie board. While it’s true that all pears, when allowed to ripen properly, attain a level of honey-sweet perfection, different varieties offer subtly different floral scents, complex flavors, and interesting textures that ensure some pair better with certain wines and cheeses<\/a> than others.<\/p>\n Here are some perfect \u201cpearings\u201d that will make your next gathering a success:<\/p>\n Juicy and sweet, Comice Pears<\/a> have a buttery texture that\u2019s so creamy, you can eat it with a spoon. Lacking the grainy texture many pears possess, Comice Pears are best eaten fresh, as they don\u2019t hold up well when cooked. They\u2019re so juicy and good, though, that you won\u2019t want to eat them any other way!<\/p>\n The Comice Pear has a lovely, mild flavor with a sharp, citrusy undertone, helping it to complement perfectly dry or even extra-dry wines. Prosecco, with its pears-and-cream flavor and distinctive fizziness, accentuates the unique texture of the Comice Pear. A dry Marsala or sweet-yet-acidic French Sauternes are also excellent choices. When it comes to cheese choices to accompany Comice Pears, you can\u2019t go wrong with a creamy goat or brie cheese, a salty, bright and earthy blue cheese, or a rustic gorgonzola.<\/p>\n May We Suggest:<\/strong> King Comice Pears and Stilton Blue Cheese<\/a> with a Ruby Port Dessert Wine<\/p>\n Bosc Pears are popular for cooking and baking, both because of their firm texture that holds its shape well when cooked and for their flavor, which is sweet with undertones of fall spiciness (cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, ginger and even pepper). This makes it a natural for pairing with food and drink with bolder flavors, like aged cheddar and full-bodied, fruity but intense red or white wines. Such wines bring out the spiciness of this pear, while the flavor of sharp cheeses complements it perfectly.<\/p>\n Pear tip: when serving Bosc Pears with wine and cheese at a fall gathering, be sure to leave the skins on the fruit. The Bosc\u2019s gorgeous, russet-brown color is a beautiful addition to your autumn d\u00e9cor!<\/p>\n May We Suggest:<\/strong> Pear Variety Sampler Box<\/a> with Aged Cheddar Cheese<\/a> and Cabernet Sauvignon or Gew\u00fcrztraminer.<\/p>\n Like Bosc Pears, D\u2019Anjou Pears<\/a> have a firmer texture that makes them suitable for cooking and a sweet flavor that\u2019s not overly sweet with spicy undertones. That sweet-yet-spicy flavor is different in the D\u2019Anjou, however, with a slightly lemony flavor that goes well with creamy-textured goat and cow cheeses that have a nutty or tangy flavor. The D\u2019Anjou Pear\u2019s clean flavor, fresh aroma and juicy flesh go well with effervescent wines that are light-to-medium on the sweetness scale.<\/p>\n May We Suggest:<\/strong> D\u2019Anjou Pears<\/a> with Camembert and a Demi-Sec Champagne<\/p>\n Above, we mentioned the beautiful appearance of the Bosc Pear for fall arrangements. The Starkrimson<\/a> is equally beautiful for holiday and winter ones, with a brilliant scarlet skin that stands out in any fruit basket. The flavor of the juicy, tender flesh (this pear should not be used in cooking recipes) is mild and sweet, however, with floral undertones. This means it pairs better with firm (but not hard) cheeses with a sweeter, nuttier flavor. For a wine, fruity but not too sweet is a good way to go.<\/p>\nFood Pairings: Pears + Wine and Cheese<\/h2>\n
Comice Pears<\/h3>\n
Bosc Pears<\/h3>\n
D\u2019Anjou Pears<\/h3>\n
Starkrimson Pears<\/h3>\n