Panacea PairingsA cigar is an aesthetic not an addiction. smoked for flavor not the nicotine. As wine enhances the flavors of the food cigars can enhance the flavors of beverages. CigarVolante has partnered with Virginia wineries to introduce Panacea Pairings, the perfect match of a delicious Virginia wine and a premium Old School, Flat Bed Cigar Company Panacea Cigar. The White Wines of Holly Grove VineyardsHolly Grove Winery is a family owned and operated farm Virginia winery located on Holly Grove Cove on the Bayside of Virginia's Eastern Shore in Franktown. Inspired by the natural beauty and resources here, we are committed to producing quality handcrafted wines using locally grown grapes. Capitalizing on our temperate climate moderated by the Atlantic Ocean breezes on this "land between two waters" we produce fine Virginia wine which express the natural terroir. We are continuing a tradition dating back centuries to the days when Native Americans worked the land to produce a host of fruitful agricultural products.CigarVolante spent a wonderful day with Jonathan Bess and Paula Paschall at the Holly Grove Wine and Chili Challenge on October 12 and simply, they are examples of what people can accomplish when they are doing something that they love. The site is beautiful and the wine amazingly well-developed for a modest operation. "I kept looking around for staff, for assistants, for cadres of winery workers but it appears to be Jonathan and Paula while starting small, with an intense focus on quality, have let their wines rather than scope and scale speak for their passion." The day was more like a family outing with good cooking, fun games and entertainment, great wine and, at their invitation, Panacea Cigars which, together we paired with their wines.2009 ChardonnayThe 2009 vintage is barrel fermented Chardonnay Wine aged for over nine months in a combination of the finest French Oak puncheons.whole cluster pressed and barrel fermented aged sur lie in French Oak 500 liter casks for nine months. The result is a fruit forward wine expressing lush tropical flavors with a nuance of rich vanilla. Great paired with seafood in white sauce, grilled fish, chicken and pork. Great with crab cakes and lobster with drawn butter!Paired with The Panacea Black Natural- An Ecuadoran Connecticut shade wrapper and binder and filler are Dominican.Pairing cigars with white wine requires subtlety—pairing with an oakey Chard requires body. Though our mildest cigar, the Black Natural, with its rich, creamy flavor is big enough to be a nice complement to this lush, oakey Chardonnay.2010 Celebration WhiteThis Petit Menseng wine is a pleasure to enjoy with any cause for celebration. The aromas of the wine are suggestive of cinnamon, peaches and pineapple.2010 Sunset RoseThe 2010 Sunset Rose' was produced in a semi dry style. Raspberry, Strawberry and a touch of candied cranberry flavors marry to delightfully deliver this deliciously pleasing wine. The rich creamy mouth-feel lets the wine linger pleasantly on the palate. A perfect pairing with fresh berries, light chocolates and spicy foods like barbecue!Both Paired with The Panacea Azul Cameroon - Panacea’s newest cigar has a beautiful Cameroon wrapper, a strong Cuban seed binder, the signature Piloto Olor ligero / Seco Cubano binder and a touch of Pennsylvania Broadleaf. It is truly a work of art! This is a unique and complex cigar with flavors of melon, grapefruit and spice that fit beautifully with both of these unique wines.2010 High Tide Traminette The High Tide Traminette reveals delicious floral, spice and tropical fruit flavors. Cold fermented in stainless steel to highlight its unique and complex character. Fantastic wine for spicy foods like Thai or Indian and with fruit and mild soft cheeses.Paired with the Panacea White Label Hitchpin - Dominican with Dominican and Nicaraguan filler, Dominican Habano binder and Corojo wrapper has flavors of coffee with cream, burnt marshmallow, molasses, burnt walnuts and a bit of spice. The Corojo is a great pairing with a sweeter wine with character like this Traminette. It is bold enough to stand up yet does not overpower the subtle flavors. You will love this one!Where to find Panacea Cigars in the Mid-AtlanticAKA Tobacco Place in Fredricksburg, VA,Cigar Guys (2) in Alexandria, VACville Smoke Shop in Charlottesville, VA,Great Oaks Country Club in Floyd, VA Holly Grove Vineyards in Franktown, VALadysmith Tobacco in Ruther Glen, VALaker Beverage and Tobacco in Moneta, Va, Main Street Cigars in Bel Air and Havre de Grace, MD, Potomac Point Winery in Stafford, VAThe Republic of Floyd in Floyd Va,Titan Cigars in Gambrils, MDThe Tobacco Company in Roanoke, VA,Trinity Glass and Tobacco in Waynesboro, VA,Unicorn Winery in Amissville, VAWinston's Humidor in Midlothian, VAIf you don't have a retailer nearby you can also buy them direct from CigarVolante online or at one of our Panacea product introductions. Check out our new sampler packs!
