Cheese

Wine & Cheese

Three Timeless Pairings

The best way to learn about pairing wine and cheese is to experience it for yourself.

Here are three timeless pairings to try.

Pinot Noir & French Gruyere

Pinot Noirs are usually bright and fruity, with complexity that comes from deeper base notes. They’re fairly delicate red wines.

French Gruyere has a similarly delicate, complex flavor: slightly sweet, salty, nutty, and increasingly earthy as it ages. 

Pinot Noir and French Gruyere bring out each other’s more subtle flavors without overwhelming one another.

Sauvignon Blanc & Goat Cheese

Goat cheese is creamy and tart, with a very mild flavor. But pairing it with Sauvignon Blanc brings out a wider variety of flavors in goat cheese that you might not notice otherwise. 

Sauvignon Blanc’s citrus and mineral notes highlight a subtle, earthy nuttiness in goat cheese. Together, the two elevate one another.

Sparkling Wine & Brie

Sparkling wine, such as champagne, is crisp and acidic, which
allows it to cut through the rich creaminess of brie. The result is a wonderful contrast of flavors and textures that creates a unique sensory experience. 

The next time you host a dinner party, it may be fun to have an informal wine and cheese tasting. Serve these pairs to your guests and invite them to comment on what makes each one work. You may find a new appreciation for both wine and cheese.