Great tasting here at Casa di Vino last night. Continuing our Food & Wine Series, CDV hosted local Gouda cheese producer Frisian Farms. Frisian Farms is located near Pella and run by two brothers, Mike & Jason Bandstra. They produce a young Gouda (3 mo.), an aged Gouda (10-12 mo.), a smoked Gouda, & a cumin flavored Gouda. All are very nice. CDV paired two wines with each of the regular Goudas and the cumin flavored Gouda and one dry but fruity riesling with the smoked gouda. All the pairing worked well and were well liked by customers. My personal favorite was a red blend from Chilean winery Palo Alto paired with the cumin cheese. Casa di Vino doesn't have these cheeses in stock yet but should very soon. Be sure and check them out.
Howard Bernstein
Owner, Casa di Vino
Wine & Food Guy
Des Moines Wine and Food Connection