Wine Pairing
Beemster (Netherlands)

Other Excellent Wines

Semi-hard cheeses need medium bodied White Wines:

• Riesling Spätlese (Germany)
• Gewürztraminer (France)
• Chardonnay (France)
• Soave (Italy)
• Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand)
• Grüner Veltliner (Austria)
• Arneis (Italy)

Young semi-hard cheeses need light Red Wines:

• Pinot Noir
• Beaujolais (France)
• Barbera (Italy)
• Lambrusco (Italy)

Aged semi-hard cheeses need fruity Red Wines:

• Merlot (France)
• Chianti (Italy)
• Tempranillo (Spain)
• Primitivo (Italy)
• Zinfandel (USA)

Semi hard-cheeses also like Sparkling Wines:

• Méthode Champenoise
• Cava (Spain)
• Prosecco (Italy)
• Sekt (Germany)

Go Local

Pairing locally is a great way to learn more about wine and cheese.

Examples:

• Goat cheese from Loire is great with Sauvignon Blanc from Loire.
• Strong Italian Gorgonzola pairs perfectly with Italian Barolo.
• Spanish Manchego is gorgeous with Spanish Rioja.
• Munster from Alsace is great with Gewürztraminer from Alsace.