Cheese Pairings

 Asiago

Food: Thyme, Pancetta, Apricot Chutney, Roasted Cashews, Roasted Red Peppers

White Wine: Chardonnay 

Red Wine: Cabernet Sauvignon

Beer: Brown Ale, IPA

Blue

Food: Honey, Figs, Pears, Dates, Dark Chocolate, Walnuts 

White Wine: Riesling, Sherry 

Red Wine: Cabernet Sauvignon, Port

Beer: Dark Beer

Other: Cider

Brie

Food: Dark Chocolate, Caramelized Plums, Cherries, Figs, Apricots, Blueberries

White Wine: Riesling 

Red Wine: Pinot Noir

Beer: Blonde or Pale Ale, Stout

Other: Cider

Brillat Savarin

Food: Apricot Preserves

White Wine: Champagne, Viognier

Red Wine: Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Beer: Pale Ale 

Other: Rosé

Cambozola

Food: Pears, Honey, Crusty Bread, Crackers

White Wine: Chardonnay

Red Wine: Cabernet Sauvignon, Burgundy 

Beer: Arctic Red, Bavarian Wheat

Cheddar

Food: Apples, Grapes, Pears, Mustard, Hot Pepper Jelly

White Wine: Franciacorta

Red Wine: Cabernet Sauvignon

Beer: Bitter and Fruity Beers, Strong Pale Ale, Brown Ale, Stout

Other: Cider

Colby

Food: Apples, Pears

White Wine: Pinot Grigio

Red Wine: Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz

Beer: Lager, Pale Ale

Cotswold

Food: Grapes

White Wine: Sauvignon Blanc

Red Wine: Zinfandel, Shiraz

Beer: British Styled Ale

Feta

Food: Dill, Olives, Grapes, Lemon, Watermelon 

White Wine: Assyrtiko, Sauvignon Blanc

Red Wine: Cabernet Sauvignon

Beer: Pale Ale, IPA

Goat Cheese (Hard)

Food: Apples, Grapes, Walnuts, Dates, Figs, Bread

White Wine: Sauvignon Blanc

Red Wine: Pinot Noir, Merlot

Goat Cheese (Soft)

Food: Nutmeg, Blackberries, Pomegranate, Chives, Dates, Figs, Dried Cranberries, Pistachios, Walnuts, Salami, Bread

White Wine: Sparkling Wines

Red Wine: Cabernet Franc 

Goat Cheese (Chèvre) 

Food: Nutmeg, Blackberries, Pomegranate, Chives, Dates, Figs, Dried Cranberries, Pistachios, Walnuts, Salami, Bread

White Wine: Sauvignon Blanc, Vermentino (for herbed Chèvre)

Red Wine: Malbec 

Beer: Hefeweizen

Gouda

Food: Dark Chocolate, Nuts, Pears, Grapes, Sriracha 

White Wine: Chardonnay, Champagne, Pinot Gris

Red Wine: Chianti, Malbec, Merlot, Pinot Gris, Port

Beer: Lager, Pale Ale, Stout

Gruyère

Food: Pecans, Mustard, Bread

White Wine: Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay 

Red Wine: Merlot, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel

Beer: Brown or Amber Ale

Halloumi

Food: Watermelon

White Wine: Pinot Grigio

Havarti

Food: Radish

White Wine: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc

Red Wine: Red Bordeaux, Rioja 

Beer: Stout, Pilsner

Huntsman (Double Gloucester with Stilton)

Food: Fig Preserves, Crusty Bread

White Wine: Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc

Red Wine: Sweet Port

Beer: Traditional British Ale

Manchego

Food: Quince Jelly, Almonds and Honey, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Olives, Fig Preserve, Smoky Dry Cured Ham

White Wine: Amontillado Sherry, Cava 

Red Wine: Merlot

Beer: Kölsch, Stout

Mascarpone

Food: Berries, Baguette 

White Wine: Champagne, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc

Beer: Witbier

Monterey Jack

Food: Apples

White Wine: Pinot Grigio, Riesling

Red Wine: Zinfandel, Merlot

Beer: Pale Ale, Pilsner, IPA, Kölsch

Mozzarella

Food: Peaches, Melon, Pears, Berries, Olives, Roasted Red Peppers, Tapenade 

White Wine: Sauvignon Blanc

Red Wine: Chianti 

Muenster

Food: Apples, Grapes, Pears, Nuts, Crackers

White Wine: Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer

Red Wine: Merlot

Beer: Stout, Pale Ale, Pilsner 

Parmigiano-Reggiano

Food: Walnuts, Hazelnuts, Dried Figs and Plums, Bread, Balsamic Vinegar

White Wine: Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay 

Red Wine: Corvina, Barbera, Gamay

Beer: Brown or Pale Ale

Pecorino-Romano

Food: Honey, Figs, Berries, Strawberry Jam

White Wine: Gewürztraminer

Red Wine: Chianti, Rioja

Beer: Light Beer

Pepper Jack

Food: Jalapeño, Melon, Grapes, Olives, Pickled Vegetables

Beer: IPA, Pale Ale, Pilsner 

Swiss

Food: Apples, Pears, Olives, Fig Preserves, Honey

White Wine: Jura Blanc, Riesling

Red Wine: Zinfandel, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Beaujolais

Beer: Lager, Stout, Pale Ale