Wine Pairings With Cheese: The 29 Most Popular Cheeses
By John Dennis Shisler
Wine Pairings with Cheese can be particularly challenging. One must select cheeses and wines that compliment each other perfectly without the flavors competing or overwhelming one another. So here is an alphabetical listing of 29 of the most popular cheeses in the United States and suggestions for wines that pair well with them. Keep in mind this list is not comprehensive. There are other wines that pair well with these cheeses. But these are the best matches in my humble opinion. This list should easily print to two pages so it can be used as a handy guide. Hopefully it will help you impress you friends at your next gathering.
Amish Butter Cheese - Chardonnay
Asiago - Beaujolais, Chardonnay,Cabernet Sauvignon, Chianti, Merlot. Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah (Shiraz)
Baby Swiss- Asti Spumanti, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Dolcetto, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Sparkling/Champagne, Vidal Blanc
Bacon Cheese- Baco Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir
Brick Cheese- Baco Noir, Gamay Noir(Beaujolais), Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, Zinfandel
Canadian Cheddar (Sharp) - Cabernet Franc, Cabernet/Merlot(Bordeaux), Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Rioja, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Syrah(Shiraz), Tempranillo, Zinfandel
New York Cheddar (Medium)- Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Merlot, Pinot Gris,Pinot Noir
Colby- Chardonnay, Dry Champagne/Sparkling Wine, Gamay Noir(Beaujolais), Muscat, Riesling, Rose/Blush, Sauvignon Blanc
Danish Blue Cheese- Cabernet Franc, Cabernet/Merlot (Bordeaux), Cabernet Sauvignon, Desert Wines-(Icewine, Late Harvest Muscat, Riesling, Vidal Blanc, Viogniers), Maderia, Port-Tawney, Sherry
Farmer's Cheese-Chardonnay, Gamay Noir(Beaujolais), Muscat, Pinot Noir, Reisling, Rose/Blush
Goat Cheese - Beaujolais, Chablis, Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc, Tempanillo
Gouda- Beaujolais, Champagne/Sparkling Wine, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc
Gruyere- Beaujolais, Chardonnay,Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Syrah (Shiraz), Sauvignon Blanc
Havarti- Beaujolais,Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel
Havarti with Caraway- Beaujolais, Cabernet, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel
Havarti with Dill-Cabernet Franc, Cabernet/Merlot (Bordeaux), Rioja, Tannat, Tempranillo
Horseradish Cheese- Gewurztraminer, Muscat, Pinot Noir
Marble Cheese- Baco Noir, Cabernet/Merlot(Bordeaux), Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Merlot, Rose/Blush
Mozzarella- Beaujolais, Chianti
Muenster- Baco Noir, Gamay Noir(Beaujolais), Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, Zinfandel
Parmesan- Baco Noir, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet/Merlot(Bordeaux),Grenache,Sherry, Syrah (Shiraz), Zinfandel
Provalone- Beaujolais, Chardonnay, Chianti, Syrah (Shiraz)
Pepper Jack-Gewurztraminer, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc
Raclette- Fendant, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Savoie
Romano (Pecorino)- Cabernet, Chianti, Merlot, Zinfandel
Sharp Swiss- Cabernet Franc, Dolcetto, Gerwurztraminer, Grenache, Merlot, Muscat, Riesling, Vidal Blanc
Swiss Cheese- Beaujolais, Chardonnay, Cabernet, Merlot, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc
Smoked Cheddar- Cabernet Franc,Cabernet/Merlot(Bordeaux), Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Merlot, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Syrah(Shiraz), Tempranillo, Zinfandel
Smoked Gouda- Chateauneuf-du-papa, Chianti, Garnacha, Merlot, Sangiovese, Syrah(Shiraz), Tempranillo
We welcome any feedback on this list or additional wine pairing suggestions. Most of the suggested wines should be available at your local wine and spirit store. Of course all of the cheeses are available on our website. Each cheese's page also contains additional pairing information including beer and spirits.
About the Author - John Dennis Shisler is the third generation owner of Shisler's Cheeses House, a cheese and gourmet food store in Orrville, OH. He tried to avoid the cheese business for 18 years, trying everything from the military to advertising sales, but eventually returned to his roots and went into the family business. He is now trying to bring the great taste of his family business to the rest of the world by making their unique and delicious products available online at www.cheesehouse.com.
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