Red Wine & Cheese Tips

Red Wine & Cheese Tips


Here are a few things to think about when pairing your red wine with cheese.
The most important thing to remember is that there are no ‘hard and fast’ rules when pairing wine and cheese. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder or in this case, the perfert pairing depends on an individual’s taste. So rules or no rules enjoy the journey.


When drinking red it is better to go with a hard cheese rather than a soft or semi-firm cheese. (However I will be happy to suggest some excellent exceptions to this rule!)


Look for or try cheeses that are dry or have crystals (crunchy bits) in the cheese. Aged Italian, Swiss, French, Dutch, Spanish and aged cheddars all meet this criteria.


A Cheese that has been washed with a red wine is also an excellent choice. Ask me about Mont Vully or Fleur D’Aunis!
Red wine also matches or pairs well with cooked cheese dishes especially when the meal includes wine friendly ingredients like beef or mushrooms.