From the foremost master of cheese in the country, Max McCalman, comes a practical twist on wine and cheese pairings that includes detailed information about the history, production and unique flavor of fifty of the world’s finest cheeses, as well as the accompanying information about the best wine varietals and vintages to pair them with. The easy-to-navigate swatchbook format fans out to reveal the ideal wine and cheese match for any occasion. Max McCalman is America’s first restaurant-based maître fromager and a Garde et Juré, as designated by France’s Guilde Internationale des Fromagers.
He established the critically acclaimed cheese programs at New York City’s Picholine and Artisanal Bistro restaurants, and was dean of curriculum at the Artisanal Premium Cheese Center in New York. He is a highly visible advocate for artisanal cheese production around the world. About the Author “MAX McCALMAN is the author of Mastering Cheese (Clarkson Potter, 2009), The Cheese Deck (Potter Style, 2007), Cheese (Clarkson Potter, 2005), winner of the 2006 James Beard Award for Best Reference Book, and The Cheese Plate (Clarkson Potter, 2002), which was nominated for both James Beard and IACP Awards for single-subject cookbooks.” Promotional Information For wine and cheese lovers who want to find the perfect pairing; an easy-to-navigate swatchbook that fans out to reveal the ideal match for any occasion.,From the foremost master of cheese in the country, Max McCalman, comes a practical twist on wine