WINE & CHEESE PAIRING IDEAS
Wine and Cheese pairing
Some things go together naturally, like wine and cheese.
It’s a perfect combination for a leisurely Saturday afternoon on the patio or simple to throw together for unexpected guests. Wine and cheese are also a pleasant way to start a dinner party. It can be a snack for movie night. The best thing is, that wine and cheese pairing is simple and sophisticated at the same time. We’ve made it even easier for you with this downloadable infographic.As you develop your palate, you will find that certain wines and certain cheeses bring out the best in each other.
Here are some general guidelines as you try pairing different combinations.
Cheese and wine that come from the same area, usually go well together. For example, chianti and parmigiano-reggiano are a classic pairing.
Like goes well with like. A refined pinot noir likes a delicate brie. A syrah with notes of tobacco would go well with a smoked gouda.
And sometimes, a cheese and wine combination can contrast nicely, like stilton and port.
The fun part is in experimenting with different flavor combinations!
If you are putting together a large cheese board with charcuterie, it is also helpful to add fruit, nuts, or olives. Some wines call out for a salty accompaniment. You can also add bread or crackers to act as a palate cleanser. Either way, wine and cheese pairing is easy, fun, and delicious! Riesling-asiago, cheddar, gorgonzola, gouda, gruyerePinot Gris-goat, sheep’s milk cheeses, smoked cheese, ricotta, fetaSauvignon Blanc-tart cheeses, goat, feta, brie, camembert, parmesanChardonnay-creamy cheeses, goat, sheep’s milk, brie, gouda, jack, or parmesanViognier-blue, goat, livarot, manchego, jarlsberg, havarti, tomme d’Alsace, chaumesRosé -charcuterie, (especially with a dry rosé), mild cheeses, parmesan, creamy goat, havarti, or fetaPinot Noir-aged goat cheese, mild or soft brie, camembert, chaumes, feta, gruyere, swissSyrah--aged or hard gouda, parmesan, or pecorinoCabernet Sauvignon-aged blue or stinky brie and camembert, gorgonzolaMalbec-spiced cheeses like malagon with rosemary, manchego, roquefort, mimolette, Cabernet Franc-fontina, goat, or strong-flavored cheesesMake it easy with this infographic or the Wine and Cheese pairing ideas pdf so you have it at your fingertips for easy reference.