How to Pair Wine and Cheese
With these five guidelines (and a little creativity), you’ll be a wine and cheese pairing expert in no time.
Everything You Need to Know About Pairing Rosé and Cheese
With red fruit flavors and white wine body, rosé wins the title of Most Versatile Pour. Here are some of the best cheeses to pair with this fuschia wine.
Mezcal Cozies Up Nicely to Curds
Mezcal and cheese might seem like an unlikely pair at first, but the lactic tasting notes in this agave-based spirit make this pairing a no-brainer.
Sherry + Cheese = A Match Made in Heaven
Sherry is often misunderstood by the masses. But, this fortified wine with notes of hazelnuts and vanilla is a dreamy complement to any cheese.
Cheese + Kombucha = Unexpected, Yet Delicious
Kombucha is a lively yet funky, mouth-puckeringly bubbly drink that pairs surprisingly well with cheese.
Fromager d’Affinois with Cinnamon-Sage Apples and Umami Pecans
This cozy, flavor-loaded appetizer is a true crowd pleaser—serve it at your next cocktail party and no one will miss the baked brie.
Curiosity is the Perfect Pairing
It’s important to understand how flavors interact, but what’s the crucial ingredient to any cheese pairing? Curiosity.
Building Bridges, Not Walls
Fish chips and Parmigiano Reggiano? Korean star cookies and blue cheese? Here are some pairings to inspire you from the international grocery store.
The Bobby Burns Paired with Manchego
A classic cocktail celebrating the eponymous Bobby Burns, Scotland’s national bard. Bring out those balanced, complex notes by pairing this Scotch cocktail with some classy Manchego. Sponsored by Brown Forman.
The Great Scot Cocktail Paired with Harbison
Smoky, sweet, and comforting! This playful Christmas-themed combo is perfect for your holiday cocktail party.