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How to Pair Wine and Cheese

By stacy ling

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When you understand some pairing basics, you can pull together some beautiful wine and cheese pairings with ease. Here are some of pairing ideas and why they work well together.

Pair wines and cheeses with equal flavor intensity.

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Bold red wines, like cabernet sauvignon, pair best with aged cheeses, like cheddar.

Pair sweeter wines with funky or stinky cheeses.

Sparkling wines pair best with soft, creamier cheeses like feta, brie, or ricotta.

Location location location – wines and cheeses from the same region pair well together.

And if you’re not sure what to choose? Go with a firm, nuttier cheese  that is easier to pair with like swiss, gouda, and gruyere.

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