Wine and Beer Pairing

Cheese Pairing Guide

Not sure what goes with what? Our Pairings Guide will help you serve up the perfect combinations that will impress any crowd.

Bel Paese
Taste and Texture: Soft, Smooth & Creamy, Mild, Buttery, Slightly Sweet Flavor
Suggested Wines: Chardonnay, Barbera, Dry Riesling & Pinot Noir
Suggested Beers: Amber Ales, Brown Ales, Fruity Beers & Pilsners
Accoutrements: Hearty Breads, Nuts, Pancetta, Chorizo, Grapes & Dried Fruits

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Brie
Taste and Texture: Soft, Smooth, Creamy Interior, Rich, Buttery Flavor
Suggested Wines: Champagne, Pinot Noir, Chablis & Sparkling Wine
Suggested Beers: Wheat/Belgian Ales, Blonde Ale, Kriek & Framboise
Accoutrements: Whole Grain Baguette, Fig Jam, Stawberries, Apples, Grapes, Walnuts & Chutney

Chevre
Taste and Texture: Smooth, Breakable, Firm Texture, Slightly Salty, Creamy Taste
Suggested Wines: Sauvignon Blanc, Madeira, Dry Champagne & Sancerre
Suggested Beers: Wheat/Belgian Ales, Fruit Beers, Saison Ales & Hefeweizens
Accoutrements: Whole Grain Breads, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Dates, Olives, Apples, Pine Nuts, Watercress
Emmental
Taste and Texture: Firm, Semi-hard Cheese, Mellow, Nutty, Sharp Flavor
Suggested Wines: Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Dolcetto & Chianti
Suggested Beers: Bocks, Dark Lagers, Porters & Stouts
Accoutrements: Melba Toast, Dried Fruits, Apples, Pears, Ham, Nuts & Prepared Mustards
Fresh Mozzarella
Taste and Texture: Creamy, Soft, Slightly Elastic Texture, Mild, Delicate, Fresh Taste
Suggested Wines: White Zinfandel, Lambrusco, Chianti & Riesling
Suggested Beers: Indian Pale Ales, Dark Lagers, Pilsners & Cider Beer
Accoutrements: Parmesan Crisps, Tomatoes, Basil, Aged Balsamic, Vegetables, Roasted Red Peppers
Gorgonzola
Taste and Texture: Dry, Crumbly Texture, Full, Spicy, Earthy Flavor
Suggested Wines: Cabernet, Sauternes, Bordeaux & Muscat
Suggested Beers: Porters, Trappists, Stouts & Indian Pale Ales
Accoutrements: Pumpernickel Bread, Honey, Fig Jam, Radicchio, Pears & Nuts
Mimolette
Taste and Texture: Firm, Compact Texture, Strong, Roasted Nutty Flavor
Suggested Wines: Sangiovese, Chianti, Port & Sherry
Suggested Beers: Stouts, Pale Ales, Bocks & Lagers
Accoutrements: Rye Bread, Ham, Nuts, Pears, Dried Fruits, Apples & Tomato Chutney
P'tit Basque
Taste and Texture: Firm, Supple Texture, Earthy, Nutty, Mild, Delicate Flavor
Suggested Wines: Ribera Del Duero, Cabernet Sauvignon, Burgundy & Piedirosso
Suggested Beers: Wheat/Belgian Ales, Saison Ales, Pale Ales & Pilsners
Accoutrements: Hearty Bread, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Cured Meats, Black Cherry Jam, Apples, Pears & Roasted Vegetables
Parmesan
Taste and Texture: Hard, Moist Texture, Sharp, Intense, Slight Nutty Taste
Suggested Wines: Chianti, Rose, Port & Riesling
Suggested Beers: Brown Ales, Indian Pale Ales, Amber Lagers & Stouts
Accoutrements: Flat Breads, Arugula, Prosciutto, Aged Balsamics, Dried Figs & Apples
Provolone
Taste and Texture: Soft, Supple, Smooth Texture, Full, Sharp, Slightly Tart & Salty Flavor
Suggested Wines: Dolcetto, Corvina, Chianti & Barolo
Suggested Beers: Red Lagers, Amber Ales, Porters & Stouts
Accoutrements: Bread Sticks, Grilled Vegetables, Pecans, Pears, Dried Fruits & Olives
Rondele Chipotle & Tomato
Taste and Texture: Creamy, Light, Whipped Texture, Strong Chipotle Flavor
Suggested Wines: Ribera Del Duero, Malbec, Rioja & Shiraz
Suggested Beers: Brown Ales, Pale Ales, Weiss & Lagers
Accoutrements:: Crispy Pita, Jalapenos, Fresh Vegetables & Cured Meats
Rondele Garlic & Herbs
Taste and Texture: Creamy, Light, Whipped Texture, Bold, Garlic, Creamy Flavor
Suggested Wines: Pinot Grigio, Provencal Rose, Albarino & Riesling
Suggested Beers: Witbier, Belgian Ales, Saison Ales & Pilsners
Accoutrements: Crusted Bread, Fresh Vegetables & Grapes
Roquefort Bleu Cheese
Taste and Texture: Crumbly, Moist Texture, Smokey, Salty, Bold Taste
Suggested Wines: Shiraz, Riesling, Tawny Port & Meritage
Suggested Beers: Bocks, Dark Lagers, Trappists & Strong Belgian Ales
Accoutrements: Whole Grain Toasts, Chutney, Honey, Fresh Figs, Pears, Apples, Walnuts & Dried Fruits
Valbreso Feta
Taste and Texture: Crumbly, Firm Texture, Tart, Slightly Salty Taste
Suggested Wines: Beaujolais, Pinot Grigio, Ouzo & Muscat
Suggested Beers: Wheat/Belgian Ales, Blonde Ale, Pilsners & Lagers
Accoutrements: Pita, Roasted Vegetables, Olives, Pine Nuts & Sun-dried Tomatoes