Join Christine Rai, local professor, and cheese enthusiast, virtually on August 12 at 7 pm as she demystifies the elegant and versatile pairing of wine and cheese. In this fun virtual session, Christine will guide us through basic wine pairing guidelines for each of the main styles of cheese. We will explore the steps for sensory analysis and learn how taste and flavor affect our enjoyment of foods and drinks. This session will also include tips for serving cheese, suggestions for complementary foods, and non-alcoholic drink pairing. Come away empowered with an understanding of how to combine cheese, wine, and other accoutrement in a way that enhances flavor and your enjoyment!
Poolesville resident and award-winning professor Christine Rai is an interdisciplinarian who specializes in food studies, culture, and folklore. She also leads local and international trips and tours, talks, and tastings. Visit www.christinerai.com to read her food and travel writing and to purchase her new book, Rainbows in the Rain and Stars in the Dark: Inspiration for Positive Living.