Iconoclast Club Events

In addition to special pricing and first priority on all winery events, Iconoclast Club members are invited to attend some member-only special events at the winery. Stay tuned for upcoming events, such as our recent Wine and Cheese Pairing.

Iconoclast Appreciation Weekend
- Wine and Cheese Pairing

Iconoclast Club members were able to learn food and wine pairing while enjoying specifically chosen cheeses to accompany their wine tasting. Jody teamed up with Kurt and Natasha from Epicurean Picnic to find the best cheeses to complement Carina Cellars Viognier and Carina Cellars Syrah. After sampling numerous options, they decided on Robiola Bosina, a soft northern Italian cheese, and Vella Dry Monterey Jack, a classic hard cheese made in Sonoma county. Notes on the cheese pairings:

Robiola Bosina
A rich and mildly pungent soft cheese from northern Italy.
This cheese is a blend of sheep, cow, and goat’s milk. The texture of Robiola pairs well with Carina Cellars Viognier and brings out some of the softer tropical flavors characteristic of Viognier.

Vella Dry Monterey Jack
The Vella family started making cheese in 1931 and have stuck to their philosophy of high quality ingredients and hands-on techniques ever since. They specialize in Monterey Jack cheese and have won many awards over the years for their superb products. This particular cheese has been aged an extra 7-10 months giving it a nice firm texture, pale yellow color, and sweet nutty flavor. Paired with Carina Cellars Syrah this cheese makes a big impact on the taste buds producing a subtle caramel finish and a full, creamy mouthfeel.