A Match Made in Brooklyn ....

Yes, yes, we do realize that sugar-driven season of Valentines is over, but it is presidents day. What goes together better than Lady Liberty and Mr Washington? We're so glad you asked ....


The Sorbet: Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon, aka "Cab", is by the far the boldest flavor of the nine from WCS. Cab has a deep, berry and grape-forward flavor and dark purple color. A favorite among wine enthusiasts, Cab needs a pairing that is warm and flavorful, but does not override its fruit forwardness.






The Match: Chocolate Souffle
This single-serve classic dessert is hard to go wrong with. Served in small cups, souffles are served warm, allowing the moist chocolate to melt in your mouth. This warm dessert is exquisite on its own, but a cool, clean finish is a great way to top off a fine dessert.


Oh say can you taste ... :
Serve the souffle warm and scoop a single scoop of Cab on each one. The sorbet will begin to melt, so dig in carefully and quickly. As the sorbet melts into the chocolate, the dessert will become a melting pot of rich flavors.

We recommend this souffle recipe, compliments of Gourmet via our favorite, Epicurious:
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Chocolate-Souffle-106173


However, we know souffle making can be time-consuming. Luckily, our friends over at Heavenly Souffle have done all the hard work for you. Their classic Chocolate Souffle is the perfect match to our Cabernet Sauvignon! Check them out here: http://www.heavenlysouffle.com




Why it works:
To start, the warmth of the souffle with the coolness of the sorbet creates an exciting contrast. As the temperatures play off each other, so do the deep flavors of both the chocolate and the Cab. The chocolate allows the Cab's fruit-forward flavor to shine through, while the dry finish of the Cab brings the out the light moist texture of the chocolate.

This is exactly how some of the Wine Cellar Sorbets crew unwound after the hectic Valentines Season - we flipped on The African Queen and enjoyed the sweet perks of the dessert world, namely Souffle and Sorbet!

Happy President's Day - Stay tuned for our special Beyond the Bubbly: Mardi Gras edition!