What are some classic wine and cheese pairings?
Below is a rough guide of the most common cheese and wine pairings. Fresh Cheeses (Mozzarella, Montrachet and Feta) All excellent choices for white wines, but Mozzarella also matches nicely with light and fruity reds such as Beaujolais. Fresh goat cheese such as Montrachet is wonderful with the crisp and vibrant Sancerres of the Loire Valley. Feta may be one of the most versatile of cheeses, delicious on salads, in recipes and as a salty accompaniment to hardy red wines. But a young and fresh Feta is also a sponge for whatever flavors you desire. Serving a Pinot Noir? Add some cherries or a blackberry jam to the feta, or add some walnuts and an orange clover honey for an easy dessert idea. The possibilities are endless. Soft Ripening Cheeses (Brie, Camembert and Bougon) These cheeses can swing from lighter whites such as Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Gris for the Brie through to fresh and fruity reds from the Rhne Valley such as Ctes du Rhne for the Camembert. Try a Merlot from the Right B
