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One of the most common questions I get at Savvy Wine Food is, what
cheese should I pair with my wine? The answer can be as complex as
cheese and wine themselves, plus we should always consider that
our palates are continually evolving and are as diverse as our own
culinary experiences. There are, however, some basic guidelines
you can follow. So if you’re not sure which cheese to pair with
your favorite wine, just reference the chart.
Chef Erika
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Red Wines |
Recommended Cheeses |
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Beaujolais |
Emmentaler, Feta, Fresh Goat, Gruyere, Raclette |
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Cabernet Sauvignon |
Mild
Blue, Cantal,
Mild Cheddar, Dry Jack, Gouda, Gruyere |
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Chianti |
Fontina,
Mozarella, Parmesan,
Pecorino, Pecorino Romano |
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Merlot |
Asiago, Mild Blue, Cantal, Aged Cheddar, Gouda,
Gruyere, Manchego |
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Pinot Noir |
Brie, Camembert, Crottin, Epoisses,
Gruyere, Fresh and Slightly Aged Goat, Dry Jack,
Washed-Rind/Stinky |
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Port /Madeira |
Asiago, Emmentaler, Gorgonzola, Parmesan,
Roquefort, Stilton |
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Rosé |
Asiago, Brie,
Camembert, Slightly Aged Goat, Dry Jack, Fontina, Manchego,
Oaxaca, Parmesan, Ricotta |
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Shiraz / Syrah |
Asiago,
Blue, Aged Cheddar, Slightly Aged Goat, Dry Jack, Gruyere,
Manchego |
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Zinfandel |
Asiago, Blue, Dry Jack, Gouda |
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White Wines |
Recommended Cheeses |
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Chardonnay |
Brie, Bucheron,
Camembert,
Epoisses,
Gruyere, Mozzarella,
Panela, Ricotta, Teleme |
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Chenin Blanc |
Blue Castello,
Crescenza, Dry Jack, Feta,
Fontina, Goat
Camembert, Gouda,
Ricotta, Teleme |
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Gewurztraminer |
Asiago, Boursin, Cheddar, Emmentaler, Gruyere, Gorgonzola,
Parmesan, Washed-Rind/Stinky |
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Riesling |
Colby,
Crescenza, Emmentaler, Fontina,
Gouda,
Gruyere, Panela, Parmesan,
Teleme, Wash-Rind/Stinky |
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Sparkling Wine / Champagne |
Asiago, Blue, Brie, Camembert, Aged Cheddar, Dry
Jack, Feta, Gruyere |
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Sauternes /
Late Harvest Wines |
Gorgonzola,
Emmentaler,
Parmesan, Roquefort, Stilton, Washed-Rind/Stinky |
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Sauvignon Blanc
Fumé Blanc / Sancerre |
Blue Castello,
Bucheron, Camembert,
Crottin, Dry Jack, Feta, Fresh
Goat,
Gruyere,
Mozzarella, Parmesan,
Ricotta |
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