| Pairing Wine and cheese together is very | | | | wine will offer a nice balance. |
| common and quite often a favorite thing to do | | | | Use a strong and pungent cheese with a strong |
| when tasting wines. But match the wrong cheese | | | | wine. The extreme flavors in this type of a |
| with certain wines and you will have a tasting | | | | cheese will be well matched with big bold red |
| disaster on your hands. But pairing cheese and | | | | wines, very sweet whites or even highly fortified |
| wine together properly does not have to be a | | | | wines. |
| problem. Here is how to be safe when pairing | | | | Keep this in mind for sweet cheeses: match them |
| wine and cheese together. | | | | with equally sweet wines. The two will favor each |
| Sometimes people can over analyze wines. That | | | | other very well. If the cheese is sweet but mild |
| only makes tasting and enjoying wines too much | | | | chose a wine that is off dry wine that is not very |
| like work. Wines are meant to be enjoyed. | | | | acidic. |
| Remember this when you serve wine the next | | | | Now that you know the safe generalities for wine |
| time art a meal or a tasting. | | | | and cheese pairings, here are time tested, more |
| There are some common considerations to keep | | | | traditional and safe combinations where you won't |
| in mind, but here are wines that typically go well | | | | go wrong. |
| with meals and simple, fun tastings: | | | | - Stilton and Port |
| If you feel like a red wine go with a Pinot Noir. | | | | - Gouda and Riesling |
| If in the mood for white wine you can rarely go | | | | - Sharp Cheddar and cabernet Sauvignon |
| wrong with a Riesling. | | | | - Roquefort and Sauternes |
| And of course a sparkling variety like | | | | - Brie and Pinot Noir |
| Cchampagne is always in favor. | | | | - Mozzarella and Chianti |
| When paring with cheeses, either before a meal | | | | - Goat Cheese and Sancerre Keep in mind that |
| or for a tasting, here are a few safe tips to keep | | | | wines are meant to be enjoyed not to be fussed |
| in mind. | | | | and over complicated with. Keep these |
| If the wine is going to be high in tannin, like a | | | | suggestions in mind as general rules, but feel free |
| cabernet, a hard cheese will usually be best. | | | | to experiment and push the limits once in a while. |
| A wine that is high in acidity will be perfect for a | | | | Everyone has different tastes and you might just |
| soft cheese. Because a soft cheese will tend to | | | | end up discovering a combination that works |
| coat the inside of your mouth, a high acidic acid | | | | spectacularly well. |