Wine Pairing
Havarti (Denmark)
Our favorite wine pairing is Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand.
Other Excellent Wines
Semi-soft cheeses need medium bodied White Wines:
- Riesling Spätlese (Germany)
- Gewürztraminer (France)
- Chardonnay (France)
- Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand)
- Grüner Veltliner (Austria)
Semi-soft cheeses need light Red Wines:
Semi-soft cheeses also like Sparkling Wines:
About Havarti
Havarti is a Cow cheese from Denmark.
It is a mild semi-soft cheese. Smooth and creamy with buttery flavors. It grows sharper with age.
Variants with added flavors like garlic, dill, basil, bacon, red pepper, and jalapeño are alo available.
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.