{"product_id":"best-in-show-cheese-wine-pairing","title":"Best in Show: Cheese \u0026 Wine Pairing","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, serif;\"\u003eEver wonder what goes into determining the world‘s best cheese and wine? What are judges thinking about as they taste through dozens, if not, hundreds of examples over the course of a few days competition? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, serif;\"\u003eIn this class, you will get the opportunity to learn just that. Kerry and Mike are back from Forage to Fromage to pair award-winning cheese alongside high scoring wine selected by Ashley Hausman Lohmer MW of So What Wine. These three aficionados will take you through at least six unbeatable pairings and discuss why they are considered to be best in class. Of course, along the way, you will get to learn about the farmers, wine, makers, styles, and regions behind each duet. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, serif;\"\u003eFounded in 1983, the American Cheese Society (ACS) is a nonprofit trade organization supporting the American cheese industry through education, certification, and advocacy. Its annual Judging \u0026amp; Competition — often called the \"Academy Awards of cheese\" — draws over a thousand entries from across the Americas, judged on flavor, aroma, texture, appearance, and technique, with winners announced at the ACS Annual Conference. This year's competition was held in Louisville, Kentucky. And it doesn't stop there. Globally, the World Cheese Awards is the largest cheese-only competition, drawing thousands of entries from dozens of countries to crown a single World Champion Cheese. In France, the Mondial du Fromage — the \"Cheesemonger World Cup\" — tests contestants on knowledge, cutting technique, flavor pairing, and presentation to name the World's Best Cheesemonger.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, serif;\"\u003eIn the world of wine, the Decanter World Wine Awards is one of the most esteemed. Held annually in London, it evaluates nearly 17,000 wines from over 50 countries. A panel of hundreds of experts—including Masters of Wine and Master Sommeliers—judges entries through a rigorous blind-tasting process. Medals range from Bronze to Best in Show. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, serif;\"\u003eLucky you - you don't have to travel the world to get a first rate experience. Kerry and Mike will be bringing some of these very award winners straight to you — so you can try a piece of this year's most decorated cheeses without leaving home. Ashley will pair these and guide you through her process having been a judge in numerous competitions as to what makes a best in show kind of wine. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, serif;\"\u003eThese collaborations with Kerry and Mike are fast becoming some of the most anticipated classes we offer! This one is sure to go fast, so grab your seat soon! We promise you ample portions of cheese, premium wine, and a first class educational experience with seasoned instructors! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Event","offers":[{"title":"General Admission","offer_id":52385339310370,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/9507\/2034\/files\/CopyofCopyofCopyofCopyofUntitled_1080x1350px.png?v=1787681772","url":"https:\/\/sowhatwine.com\/products\/best-in-show-cheese-wine-pairing","provider":"So What Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}