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Cheese & Wine
No two flavors are as Californian as cheese and wine. So we’ve taken the confusion out of pairing them together with this helpful guide.
Pairings
made simple
Cheese Wine
Alpine/Swiss style
Like Lionza or Holey Cow

White wines like Riesling, un-oaked Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc, and Pinot Gris

Red wines like Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, and Merlot

Blue Cheese

Dessert wines like Port and Sherry

Sweet, white wines like Riesling, Moscato, Sauternes and sparkling Prosecco

Red wines like Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon

BRIE STYLE

Crisp, white wines like Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay

Off-dry Riesling

Lighter red wines like Pinot Noir and Beaujolais

Sparkling wines like Champagne

CHEDDAR
Aged

Cabernet Sauvignon

Cheddar
Mild

Oaky, barrel fermented Chardonnay

Colby

Full-bodied, white wines like Chardonnay

Dry, sweet wines like Riesling

Red wines like Pinot Noir

Dry jack

Red, Italian wines like Chianti and Barolo

Full-bodied, red wine like Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Syrah, and Rioja

White wines like barrel-aged Chardonnay

Sparkling wines like Cava, Prosecco, and Champagne

Farmhouse style
Like Toma or Carmody

Light Rosé, crisp Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay

Gouda
All

White wines like Riesling

Gouda
Young, creamy

Sparkling wines with notes of apple

White wines like Riesling

Red wines like Beaujolais and Cabernet Sauvignon

Gouda
Aged

Cabernet Sauvignon or French Bordeaux

Gouda
Smoked

Pinot Noir

Hispanic style
Oaxaca

Rosé, Sauvignon Blanc

Red wines like Tempranillo and Rioja

Hispanic style
Panela

Dry Riesling

Lighter, red wines like Pinot Noir

ITALIAN STYLE
Like Estero Gold

Sparkling wines like Off-dry Prosecco or Moscato d’Asti

Crisp, white wines like Riesling, Chardonnay, or Sauvignon Blanc

Red wines like Cabernet Sauvignon

MEDITERRANEAN STYLE
Like Halloumi-style Grilling Cheese or Hand-braided String Cheese
MIDDLE EASTERN STYLE
Like Paneer or Nabulsi

White wines like Sauvignon Blanc, Spanish Albariño, and Riesling

Sparkling wines like Rosé

Red wines like Pinot Noir, Lambrusco, and Cabernet Franc

MONTEREY JACK

Red wine like Merlot and Pinot Noir

Crisp, white wines like Pinot Gris and Riesling

PASTA FILATA STYLE
Like Mozzarella or Burrata

Crisp, white wines like Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Spanish Albariño, Riesling

Sparkling wines like Champagne and Prosecco

Red wines like Pinot Noir and Lambrusco

RACLETTE STYLE
Like Wagon Wheel or San Geronimo

Dry, white wines like Riesling

Crisp, white wines like Pinot Gris, Spanish Albariño, Chenin Blanc, Gewürztraminer

Red wines like Pinot Noir, Beaujolais, Gamay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz

SOFT FRESH
Like Ricotta or Fromage Blanc

Dry, white wines like Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chablis

Sparkling wines like Champagne and Prosecco

Red wine like Pinot Noir or Lambrusco

Dessert wines like Sherry

WASHED RIND STYLE
Like Red Hawk, Nicasio Square, or Golden Gate

Fruity, sweet white wines like Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Chenin Blanc, and Sauternes

Fruity, red wines like Gamay, Cabernet Franc, and Nebbiolo

Tips
and tools
ASSEMBLE THE PERFECT CHEESE BOARD
ASSEMBLE THE PERFECT CHEESE BOARD
Follow this diagram to make a cheese board that’s the talk of the party.
KEEP YOUR CHEESE FEELIN’ FRESH
KEEP YOUR CHEESE FEELIN’ FRESH
Check out ways to store and handle your cheese to preserve its flavor.
SHARE THE LOVE WITH A CHEESE BOUQUET
SHARE THE LOVE WITH A CHEESE BOUQUET
Impress friends and family with edible culinary creations. Learn how.
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