9420 Jolie Square Spirit Decanter, 26 Oz. full capacity This Square Classic spirit decanter is simply beautiful. Display a bit of elegance with this lead free crystal liquor decanter. A handsome addition for any bar. Fitted with flattened square stopper with leaf motif design. 10-3/4” high, 3-1/2” square. Weight: 3-1/2 lbs. Easily engraved (an additional charge) with your private mark, logo, or design. The 9420 retails for around $26.00 or more. We will be adding more decanters and cocktail glasses in the near future. Check out our Web Exclusive link at the bottom left of any franmara.com web page. Call for your free catalog at 800-423-5855, www.franmara.com or orders@franmara.com.

For hundreds of years, wine drinkers have been enjoying wine with cheese. The process of pairing the perfect wine with the perfect cheese has become an art that continues to evolve as wine and cheese experts continue to create new combinations.  The Early Pairings The earliest pairings involve wine and cheese choices from similar regions. The grapes and cows that produce the wine and cheese were often grown and raised on the same farms, so they offer some flavor similarities. For example, French Beaujolais is often paired with Brie, while Italian Chiantis is often paired with asiago cheeses.  The Science Behind Wine and Cheese Scientifically, there are several reasons why wine and cheese taste so good together. Wine offers an astringent flavoring in the mouth and the fat from cheese cleans the palate for the next flavor or another sip of wine. Wine and cheese have opposite flavor profiles, making them a pleasant combination – almost like opposite colors on a color wheel