Planes, trains and automobiles were all methods of transportation in my recent trip to Brooklyn’s Bedford Cheese Shop. Well, exclude the plane and add in a very strange and smelly white van. While there I picked up a few cheeses I had never had before, Tomme Crayeuse, Tomme du Berger and Garrotxa. Not being crazy about French wines and almost being certifiable over Spanish wines I decided to attempt a divine pairing with the Garrrotxa from northern Spain’s, Catalonia. This cheese is made with goats milk and has a milky and delicate flavor. There are very vague hints of rosemary, nuts, grass and straw. An aged rind protects this newer cheese and makes it an absolute delight. I paired this cheese with Red Guitar Old Vine Tempranillo Garnacha. Its raspberry and blackberry notes have a long, smooth and soft finish that does not overpower the Garrotxa. I had to hide the bottle in order not to drink it all and thankfully there aren’t too many hiding places in my small one bedroom apartment. Salute!
