Cheese and Wine Pairings

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I love wine. No, I love, love, LOVE wine. There is nothing in the world like having a nice glass of Pinot Grigio after or alongside dinner.

I hardly ever have it alongside of cheese, since it is most often after dinner that I drink it. I do however love a good cheese and wine pairing, and absolutely adore the idea of cheese and wine parties.

While you can just throw all the cheeses in your fridge on a platter and call it a day, there are some wine and cheese pairs that were born for each other. Below is a basic list of complimentary wines and cheeses.

♥ Bordeaux - Gorgonzola, Brie

♥ Cabarnet Sauvignon - US Brie, Camembet, Sharp Cheddar, Danish Blu,

♥ Champagne - Colby, Mild Cheddar, Gouda, Chevre, Edam

♥ Chardonnay - Mild Cheddar, Provolone, Gruyere, Parmigiano-Reggiano

♥ Gewurztraminer - Muenster, Caraway, Chevre, Swiss

♥ Merlot - Gouda, Gruyere, Pecorino Toscano

♥ Muscat - Gorgonzola

♥ Port - Sharp Cheddar, Gorgonzola, Roqueforte, Stilton

♥ Pinot Grigio - Asiago, Ricotta

♥ Pinot Noir - Ricotta, Asiago

♥ Riesling - Cheshire, Colby, Edam, Gouda, Monterey Jack

♥ Sauvignon Blanc - Shard Cheddar, Goat Cheese, Gruyere, Blue Castello

♥ Shiraz - Edam, Gouda, Sharp Cheddar

♥ White Zinfandel - Cream Cheese

♥ Zinfandel - Muenster, Goat Cheese, Gouda, Asiago

While I do appreciate most wines, my all time favorites are pinot grigio and cabarnet sauvignon. What are you favorite red and white wine?

For two much more in depth wine and cheese guides check out Gourmet Sleuth and Wine Monger.

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