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 […]

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 […]