CELLAR CLUB FEBRUARY 2023

February 2, 2023

Written by Rose Friedlander

February 2, 2023

Written by Rose Friedlander

FEBRUARY 2023

CELLAR CLUB

Join us as we celebrate our favorite month of the year, Fondue February!

The warm, melted goodness that is fondue brings comfort to the cold and snowy month ahead of us. Beyond being downright delicious, the joys of fondue are only increased after a cold & snowy winter day. This month we have selected two wines that will pair wonderfully with fondue. So gather around the table and enjoy Fondue February!

Wine Pick #1:

Skouras Assyrtiko 2021

Malandreni, Greece

A native of Argos in the Peloponnesus, George Skouras is one of the true pioneers of the modern Greek wine renaissance. At a time when very few producers were making world-class wine of any kind, Skouras was receiving his oenology degree from Dijon in Burgundy and scraping together all his resources for what was then a bootstrapped garage project in the mid-1980s. Fast-forward to now, with decades of vintages under his belt and stints as President of the Greek Wine Federation on his resumé. He’s best known for classic renditions of Moscofilero and Aghiorgitiko, two of Greece’s highest-regarded indigenous whites and reds respectively, but also some truly eye-popping high-altitude vineyards, some at above 1,000 meters.

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Wine Pick #2

Chateau Musar Jeune 2020

Bekaa Valley, Lebanon

Chateau Musar was established in 1930 by Gaston Hochar. The third generation of the family is now at the helm, running the business and making the wines with the same passion and dedication as when it first started.

The wines of Musar gained international acclaim in 1979 at the Bristol wine fair, where the eminent critic Michael Broadbent propelled the brand into the spotlight. In 1984, Decanter Magazine honored Serge Hochar with its first “Man of the Year” award. Since then, Chateau Musar has gone from strength to strength to become one of the most recognized Lebanese wineries outside Lebanon.

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CHEESE PAIRING OF THE MONTH:

Fontina Val d’Aosta DOP

Fontina Valle D’Aosta DOP is a creamy, semi-soft cheese made from unpasteurized cow's milk in the Aosta Valle). With a recipe that finds its origins in cheesemaking traditions that date back to the 12th century, the cheese is aged for at least 90 days and boasts a mild, rich flavor and smooth, creamy texture. Extremely versatile, this cheese is especially delicious when melted in traditional mountain dishes like fonduta (Italian-style fondue).

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