You may be like me and first grimace at the memory of waking up way too early on a Sunday morning to go to CCD class...then you remember that your friend is referring to Sunday School at Tria Wine & Cheese Bar. Immediately you hop in the shower and get giddy for some 'last call' Sunday evening fun. The work week suddenly feels far away again!
Ok, I may have used "you" here, but really this situation describes a common Sunday evening situation for me. If you have yet to experience Sunday School at Tria, please get yourself there next weekend! 
Honestly, Tria is fun any night of the week. It specializes in unique wine, cheese and beer pairings. The menu changes often, so there are always a plethora of choices. On top of the wine and cheese, they do also have entrees, but be prepared to spend the buckaroos. I wouldn't recommend coming here for dinner, though the fare is exceptional (I love the truffled poached egg with fontina cheese and the nutella panini). The real deal here is the wine and cheese pairings (all cheeses come paired with some culinary delight like honey, fruit, nuts, and bread).
Honestly, Tria is fun any night of the week. It specializes in unique wine, cheese and beer pairings. The menu changes often, so there are always a plethora of choices. On top of the wine and cheese, they do also have entrees, but be prepared to spend the buckaroos. I wouldn't recommend coming here for dinner, though the fare is exceptional (I love the truffled poached egg with fontina cheese and the nutella panini). The real deal here is the wine and cheese pairings (all cheeses come paired with some culinary delight like honey, fruit, nuts, and bread).Sunday nights are particularly great at Tria because of Sunday School. The House picks an interesting wine, cheese, and beer and sells it at half price. This means you can try a wine or cheese that you wouldn't normally venture. Awesome!
Last night the selection was not disappointing (copied from website):
WINE: Cahors, Château Les Hauts D’Aglan, '05 (Soturac, France)
We absolutely love Argentine Malbec, but the grape didn’t just fall from the sky and plant itself in South America. Everybody’s got a story, huh? This rich, tannic, midnight-colored grape now flourishing in the New World hails comes from a sleepy valley region in southwest France surrounding the River Lot. The Malbec grape dominates the Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC) region of Cahors, but the French call it Côt, Côt Noir or Auxerrois. In the Middle Ages is was called the Black Wine of France for its intense, opaque inky hue. Today’s robust version contains 10% Merlot, no oak and the skilled touch of a very talented female winemaker. This black beauty was aged for 18 months in the tank allowing the dark and delicious fruit flavors to coalesce and the tannins to gracefully refine. When you’re feeling a little lost in the big New World, head back to the source for a glass of the real deal.
Regular Price $10 glass Sunday School Price $5 glass
We absolutely love Argentine Malbec, but the grape didn’t just fall from the sky and plant itself in South America. Everybody’s got a story, huh? This rich, tannic, midnight-colored grape now flourishing in the New World hails comes from a sleepy valley region in southwest France surrounding the River Lot. The Malbec grape dominates the Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC) region of Cahors, but the French call it Côt, Côt Noir or Auxerrois. In the Middle Ages is was called the Black Wine of France for its intense, opaque inky hue. Today’s robust version contains 10% Merlot, no oak and the skilled touch of a very talented female winemaker. This black beauty was aged for 18 months in the tank allowing the dark and delicious fruit flavors to coalesce and the tannins to gracefully refine. When you’re feeling a little lost in the big New World, head back to the source for a glass of the real deal.
Regular Price $10 glass Sunday School Price $5 glass
This was good. I'm not a Merlot fan, but the 10% was well balanced (and mostly overpowered) by the other flavors. I'll admit that the after-taste was not pleasant--as per usual with merlot. On my way home 30 minutes later I had to pop some gum in my mouth to disperse the bitterness. The best wines I've had leave the palate well-balanced for hours.
CHEESE: Quiejo Toledo (Torres Vedras, Portugal · Cow, Goat & Sheep-P)
This firm little puck of mixed milk is bursting with flavor. The exterior is rubbed with a spicy smoked paprika of the piquant variety. They slowly smoke the paprika over the course of two weeks before grinding it into a fine paste and rubbing it on the cheese. The powder is rich, moist and brightly hued, so be forewarned of orange fingers. The handcrafted pieces are aged for 3-4 months and can become quite dense. During the aging process the distinct flavors of three different milks marry, but manage to maintain their individual qualities. The acidic kick of the goat’s milk is balanced by the beefy texture of the cow’s milk. The fatty sheep’s milk provides a gamy punch of flavor and texture. The complexity of this cheese is complimented by an accompaniment of legendary Piedmontese Millefiori (thousand flower) honey for a touch of sweetness. A little bit of this bold cheese goes a long and delicious way.
Regular Price $8½ Sunday School Price $4
CHEESE: Quiejo Toledo (Torres Vedras, Portugal · Cow, Goat & Sheep-P)
This firm little puck of mixed milk is bursting with flavor. The exterior is rubbed with a spicy smoked paprika of the piquant variety. They slowly smoke the paprika over the course of two weeks before grinding it into a fine paste and rubbing it on the cheese. The powder is rich, moist and brightly hued, so be forewarned of orange fingers. The handcrafted pieces are aged for 3-4 months and can become quite dense. During the aging process the distinct flavors of three different milks marry, but manage to maintain their individual qualities. The acidic kick of the goat’s milk is balanced by the beefy texture of the cow’s milk. The fatty sheep’s milk provides a gamy punch of flavor and texture. The complexity of this cheese is complimented by an accompaniment of legendary Piedmontese Millefiori (thousand flower) honey for a touch of sweetness. A little bit of this bold cheese goes a long and delicious way.
Regular Price $8½ Sunday School Price $4
Love, love, love cheese and honey pairings (where appropriate of course). Very tasty, but watch out for the delayed kick of spice.
I also had a Chevre d'Argental which was paired with a blueberry compote. I preferred this to the Quiejo, but that's only because I prefer the creamy sweetness of the chevre to the spiciness of the Quiejo.
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