Wine Pairing
Tilsit (Switzerland)
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 Tilsiter
Tilsiter is a semi-hard (6 month stored) cow cheese with a natural crust. The cheese was originally developed by Dutch immigrants in the city of Tilsit in East Prussia (now Kaliningrad in Russia).
Tilsiter is considered a Swiss cheese, but is also produced in Australia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Russia, and Ukraine.
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.