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