Wine Pairing
Cheddar (England)
Our favorite wine pairing is Vintage Port.
A White favorite is Oaked Chardonnay.
A Red favorite is Argentinian Malbec.
Other favorites are Primitivo and Zinfandel.
Other Excellent Wines
Fully aged cheeses are often stiffy and hard with a nutty and salty flavor.
Fully aged cheeses match tannic Red Wines:
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Chianti / Sangiovese (Italy)
- Barbaresco / Barolo (Italy)
- Malbec (Argentina)
- Rioja Reserva (Spain)
- Syrah (France)
- Shiraz (Australia)
Fully aged cheeses match full bodied White Wines:
- Chardonnay (France)
- Gewürztraminer (France)
- Pinot Gris (France)
- Soave Classico (Italy)
- Condrieu (France)
Fully aged cheeses pair well with Sparkling Wines:
Fully aged cheeses also pair well with Dessert Wines:
About Cheddar
Cheddar is a relatively hard orange, sometimes sharp-tasting cheese from the village of Cheddar (England).
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.