Wine & Food Pairing Guide in Costco?

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Karl

December 30, 2023

Just returned from Costco after picking up something bubbly to celebrate New Year’s Eve.

Luckily, we snagged a reasonably priced bottle of Cremant de Loire and can’t wait to taste it. A few years ago, my wife and I visited a Cremant factory in Luxembourg and discovered it tastes remarkably similar to Champagne, if not better.

While exploring Costco, my wife directed me to a large, yet simple and effective board. It’s these convenient touches that consistently impress me, even in a Costco that’s distinctly American.

Unfortunately, Swiss cheeses and Swiss brioche were unavailable, so we opted for bagels and American cheeses at reasonable prices and quantities.

We chose Monterey Jack and Colby Jack, both new to my palate. Surprisingly, they tasted like a mix of Cheddar and mild Gouda, not bad at all.

Though enjoyable, I still have a preference for Emmentaler, Gruyère, Appenzeller, and Tête de Moine cheeses.

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3 responses to “Wine & Food Pairing Guide in Costco?”

Anonymous

December 31, 2023

Cremant is also our favourite tipple (and not only for New Year's Eve 😁). Why spend so much on Champagne if you can get something so similar at a much more reasonable price, right?It's a shame you couldn't find Swiss cheese or brioche at Costco, but then, it is an American store, so it's probably not surprising. But the Wine & Food Pairing Guide I certainly wouldn't have expected there!

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Anonymous

December 31, 2023

Cremant is also our favourite tipple (and not only for New Year's Eve 😁). Why spend so much on Champagne if you can get something so similar at a much more reasonable price, right?It's a shame you couldn't find Swiss cheese or brioche at Costco, but then, it is an American store, so it's probably not surprising. But the Wine & Food Pairing Guide I certainly wouldn't have expected there!

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January 5, 2024

I couldn't agree more! Cremant is indeed a fantastic choice, and it's wonderful to enjoy it beyond just New Year's Eve. The value it offers compared to Champagne is remarkable.As for the Swiss cheese and brioche, you're right – Costco might not be the go-to for those specific items, given its American focus. It's all part of the adventure in finding the perfect pairings. The unexpected discovery of a Wine & Food Pairing Guide there was a pleasant surprise, though! Cheers to more delightful finds in unexpected places!

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