CHEESE & WINE PARING SUGGESTIONS:
 

 

Let us begin our cheese/wine pairing adventure with a premise: there is no 'right' or 'wrong' when pairing. You like what you like...it is your palate! So, keep in mind, these are just recommendations, not law. In order to learn you must experiment with your own pairing combinations and see what satisfies your buds. In doing so, there are some pretty noticeable conflicts that will help you understand what makes mouths happy and what prompts an opposite reaction. Let's begin!

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It is a pretty well known fact that wine and cheese have gone hand in hand for centuries, however since there are several varieties of cheeses and an even more abundant amount of grape varietals, there are just a few tricks of the trade you might want to consider. 

 

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• Tip #1: Pairing wines and cheeses from the same region is a good, “safe” place to start wine and cheese combinations. ​
• Tip #2: Harder types of cheese (i.e. Cheddar or Parmesan) can handle more tannic wines. ​
• Tip #3: Creamy cheeses, such as Brie, typically pair better with wines that have more acidity. ​
• Tip #4: Salty cheeses generally merit a sweet wine partner (i.e. Blue Cheese and Port).​

 

Take a gander at a few suggestions that will definitely make your palate love you:

 

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Bloomy:

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• Camembert                              Champagne, Gewurztraminer, Chenin Blanc, Merlot, Beaujolais, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
• Brie                                             Beaujolais, Chardonnay, Champagne, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Beaujolais, (Gamay), Merlot
• Robiola                                       Sparkling Wine (Cava, Prosecco)
• Tallegio                                      Sauterne, Tokaji, Ice Wines Pinot Blanc, Barbera
• Havarti                                       Rioja (Tempranillo)



Hard:
 

• Gouda                                         Champagne, Chadonnay, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Cab Sauvignon, Merlot, Shiraz, Zinfandel, Blaufrankisch
   
• Cheddar                                     Champagne, Pinot Gris, Merlot,  Sauvignon Blanc, Cab Franc, Cab Sauvignon, Rioja, Shiraz, Zweigelt
   
• Parmesan                                  Champagne, Sauvignon Blanc, Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chianti, Shiraz
   
• Double Gloucester                   Sancerre, Riesling, Tempranillo, Syrah, Tawny Port, Zinfandel
   
• Pecorino                                     Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Sangiovese, Valpolicella, Merlot
   
• Gruyere                                      Champagne, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Zinfandel
   
• Fontina                                        Sangiovese, Chanti, Cabernet Franc, Bardolino, Barbera, Nebbiolo

   
Blue:
 

• Gorgonzola                                Port, Muscat
   
• Stilton                                          Sauternes, Riesling, Port, Gruner Veltliner, Cabernet Franc
   
• Blue                                             Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel
   
• Cambozola                                Eiswein, Port, Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux, Zinfandel
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Fresh:
 

• Ricotta                                        Pinot Grigio, Pinot Gris, Sangiovese
   
• Mozzarella                                Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Sangiovese
   
• Goat                                           Chenin Blanc, Pinot Gris, Gruner Veltliner, Chardonnay, Beaujolais, Cabernet Franc, Zinfandel
   
• Feta                                            Beaujolais, Zinfandel, Blaufrankisch
   
• Burrata                                      Prosecco, Tocai Friulano, Palomino, Chenin Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, White Bordeaux
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• Crème Fraiche & Marscopone shake it up with a sweet/salty combo with  a delicious glass of DESSERT WINE!!!
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