By Rae Matthews, Elevation Eats
Wine and cheese may be the two most perfectly paired foods on Earth. Most of us have a sense of what kind of wine we prefer (or can at least fake our way through a tasting), but do you know what cheese goes with your glass? Finding which bite of brie or blue is best with your bottle can be quite the experiment, as the flavors of both will play off of each other dramatically. Here are some great places around Reno/Tahoe to test your palate. Savory South Lake Tahoe Our first stop is at the stylish Jimmy’s Restaurant at The Landing Lake Tahoe Resort & Spa. This elegant spot sits waterside near the casino corridor. With one of the best wine lists in town, you’ll be sure to find
something new and different. They serve a chef ’s selected cheese platter at lunch and happy hour, but for a real cheesy delight try the kataifi-wrapped feta, topped with raisin oregano dressing and Greek organic honey, with a dry Riesling. thelandingtahoe.com The Coachman Hotel brings an urban flavor to the mountains. The chic lobby offers wine, beer, coffee and an assortment of games to hotel guests and drop-ins alike. They have a selection of tapas that includes a generous cheese platter. Try a Sangiovese with either cheddar or gouda. coachmantahoe.com New to the area, Tahoe Pourhouse, offers a very user-friendly selection of wine on tap.
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If you are uncertain of your wine preferences and don’t want an eager employee watching as you make your way through a tasting (and try to come up with knowledgeable sounding adjectives) then this is a great way to taste wine, uninhibited. You’ll be charged by the ounce so you can try a little bit of everything. They offer a chef ’s choice cheese platter. See which savory red you like best with the blue. tahoepourhouse.com For a little bit of everything, stop by The Cork & More. Part deli, part bistro, part bakery, part gift shop, but mostly a one-stop shop for wine, cheese and charcuterie, you’ll find everything you’re looking for (and then some) at this local favorite. thecorkandmore.com
