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Moscato Cheese Pairing: 9 Top Picks

Moscato wine, a delightful wine style known for its low alcohol, perfume, and spritzy nature, is a fun wine to enjoy with a bit of cheese. Below, you’ll find 9 Moscato cheese pairing recommendations for your next lazy afternoon. Understanding Moscato Wine Style Moscato wines, or what you’re probably thinking about Moscato wines, are characterized […]

Pinotage Cheese Pairing

Cheese and wine is probably my favorite Friday night meal. Add some sliced apple and a small bowl of olives and I’m ready to welcome the weekend. Pinotage cheese pairing needs to match the wine’s smoke, meat, and earth flavors to the cheese. Pair Pinotage with creamy cheese, like brie, smoked cheese, like gouda, and […]

Chardonnay Cheese Pairing: 10 Cheesy Choices

Depending on the style of Chardonnay you enjoy, you’ll want to match your wine with a complementary cheese. Here’s what you need to know about Chardonnay cheese pairing, along with 10 cheese pairing recommendations for your next bottle of Chardonnay wine. What Kind of Wine Is Chardonnay? Chardonnay is typically a medium to full-bodied wine […]

Rosé Cheese Pairing: 11 Top Picks

Rosé wine, a delightful wine style known for its refreshing character, forms a beautiful partnership with a variety of cheeses. You’ve got options! Below, you’ll find 11 rose cheese pairing recommendations for your next lazy afternoon. Understanding Rosé Wine Styles Most rosé wines are characterized by their crisp and fruity flavors. Crafted from red grape […]

Red Wine and Cheese Pairing: What You Need to Know

When it comes to timeless food combinations, few can rival that classic combo of red wine and cheese pairing. Both fermented foods. Both are foods crafted by artisans. Both, when paired together, harmonize in your mouth. Red Wine and Cheese Pairing Tips and Techniques With an endless variety of red wines and cheeses to choose […]

Tempranillo Cheese Pairing: 10 Tempting Choices

Cheese Pairings with Tempranillo Cheese Pairings with Tempranillo Cheese Origin Flavors Pecorino Italy Hard and Salty Idiazabal Basque Country, Spain Smoky and Nutty Roncal Spain Smooth and Nutty Mahon Menorca, Spain Mild and Creamy Camembert France Creamy and Tangy Aged Gouda Netherlands Caramel-like Sweetness Cheddar England Sharp and Robust Gorgonzola Italy Intense and Creamy Roquefort […]

Exploring Chenin Blanc: Tasting Notes

Chenin Blanc may not be as famous as Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc, but its flavor profile never fails to entice. A typical tasting note for Chenin Blanc has citrus, pear, stone fruit, and blossom, with a light body, bright acid, and medium alcohol. Chenin Blanc makes dry, off-dry, and sparkling white wines. Read wine labels […]

What Cheese Goes with Merlot Wine? 9 Cheesy Choices

Whether you’re putting together DIY a Merlot and cheese gift basket, or preparing a Merlot wine tasting, you’ve got options when it comes to Merlot cheese pairing ideas. Merlot pairs well with many different kinds of cheese. Semi-hard cheeses with nutty, salty flavors are perfect, like Manchego and Parmesan. But Merlot also works with cheeses […]