FANDANGO Catering Offers Wine & Cheese Pairing Tips

Following up on our wine pairings tips of previous blog posts, here are some guidelines for pairing wine and cheese, another area of mystery for most people.

• Swiss, Emmantaler: Riesling, Gewurztraminer
• Cheddar, Edam, Gouda: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Burgundy, Rioja
• Gruyere, Provolone, Jarlsberg: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Beaujolais
• Mozzarella: Pinot Blanc, Pinot Grigio
• Muenster: Beaujolais, Zinfandel, Cream Sherry
• Blue Cheeses: Strong reds, such as Cabernet Sauvignon or Bordeaux, or a Port
• Monterey Jack: Chardonnay, Cream Sherry
• Brie, Camembert: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Dry Port
• Cream Cheeses: Champagne or Sparkling Wines
• Gorgonzola: Champagne or Sparkling Wine
• Goat cheeses: Chenin Blanc, Pouilly fume

Next time: Pairing Fruits and Cheeses

¡Salud!

Kristina

Kristina Ríos de Lumbreras, Ph.D.
Director of Sales and Operations
FANDANGO Catering
281-796-9841
kristina@fandango-catering.com