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Max McCalman's Wine and Cheese Pairing Swatchbook

50 Pairings to Delight Your Palate

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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. View titles by Max McCalman

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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.

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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. View titles by Max McCalman

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With a chapter for Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall, you’ll learn to make nearly 50 creative, delicious boards that capitalize on the flavors and festivities of the season. Complete with suggested flavor and beverage pairings, styling tips, ingredient profiles, and more, Around the Board is your guide to year-round entertaining. Each recipe is accompanied by annotated photography

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