By Niveditha Kalyanaraman
September 17th, 2023
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It can be confusing to know what compliments wine and what definitely does not. Cheese is the solution. Sounds cheesy, quite literally but cheese and wine go together since forever! Wines and cheeses from the same region usually go well together. Decorate your next party with these 5 delectable cheese and wine pairings.
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Soft cheeses range from spreadable cheeses like Philadelphia to semi-soft white rinded cheeses like brie. They go well with a fruity red like a pinot noir or a Beaujolais. Rosé also works well with this style of cheese.
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Hard cheeses include cheddar, Parmigiano-Reggiano and Manchego. A medium bodied red like a cabernet sauvignon or a rioja works and so does cheddar and chardonnay.
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Blue cheeses include Stilton, Roquefort and Gorgonzola. Classic wine pairings tend to be sweet, like Sauternes with Roquefort or port and stilton.
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Sauvignon blanc is the classic wine pairing for goat cheese, but you could also try a crisp dry Provençal rose or a fresh fruity red such as Beaujolais.
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They tend to be quite pungent especially as they mature so white wine - or a strong Belgian-style ale - works better than a red one.
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Crisp or aromatic white wine from the region where fondue and raclette (melted cheese) dishes are popular.
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