RSVP Wine & Cheese Design Platter

Food writer and cheese expert Werlin has been published in Cooking Light, Saveur, and County Living magazines. She is also the author of The New American Cheese, winner of the IACP Award for Best Cookbook with an American Focus in 2000. In this follow-up, she covers both American cheese and American wine producers, showing how cheese and wine are made and including easy-to-use guidelines and charts for wine and cheese pairings, a glossary, and a source guide. There are also 50 hors d'oeuvres...

There is a revolution currently underway in the world of wine. Established and new vintners are discovering the dual marketing advantage of coupling exquisite, name-brand designer architecture with the winery tour. Internationally renowned architects, such as Frank Gehry, Herzog & de Meuron, and Santiago Calatrava, have all designed wineries that focus on the experience of wine production for the visitor while providing brand recognition in the form of architecture.

From the best-selling author of The Cheese Course comes a new guide to enjoying one of the most basic yet sophisticated culinary delights: cheese and wine. Janet Fletcher leads readers on an international tour of 70 cheeses, exploring the best wine pairings and serving suggestions. From Oregon's autumnal Rogue River Blue to aromatic Brin d'Amour evocative of the Corsican countryside, cheese lovers will savor the range of textures, flavors, and colors. Featuring mouth-watering color photography and...