How To Pair Wine and Cheese | Sommelier TRIES 6 Wine and Cheese Pairings

Want to pair wine and cheese like a pro? One marriage no one can object to is that of wine and cheese. This is your complete guide to the best wine and cheese pairings.

Keith Beavers, Sommelier and VinePair tastings director, takes us through 6 tried and true wine and cheese combos and ranks them.

This pairing is timeless for a few reasons: the two are made in tandem all over the globe, make for gorgeous presentations at a party, and offer near-endless combinations for both novices and pros alike to explore.

Be it tannic, light, sweet, or dry, you can bet there’s a wine out there for every cheese. But which of them pair best? In general, cheeses that have high fat content and more mild, nutty flavors will typically pair best with tannic wines, while stinkier cheeses beg for a sweeter wine to counterbalance the pungent aromas and flavors. Still, there are no hard-and-fast rules when it comes to pairing your favorite cheeses with wine. Remember that at the end of the day, you like what you like, and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.

Timestamps
00:00 - Intro
00:23 - Parmesan & Pinot Grigio
00:58 - Brie & Pinot Noir
01:30 - Gouda & Cabernet Sauvignon
02:05 - Goat Cheese & Sauvignon Blanc
02:36 - Manchego & Rioja
03:11 - Stilton & Port
03:48 - Rankings
05:26 - Outro

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