Cheese Pairing Guide
Discover the perfect pairings for your favorite cheeses. From classic wine matches to creative accompaniments, elevate your cheese tasting experience.
Cheese Pairing Guide
Discover perfect pairings for your favorite cheeses
Cheese Selection (12)
Cheddar
Flavor Profile
A firm, cow's milk cheese that ranges from mild to extra sharp with age.
🍷Wine Pairings
Red Wines
- •Cabernet Sauvignon
- •Merlot
- •Shiraz
White Wines
- •Chardonnay
- •Riesling
Sparkling
- •Champagne
- •Cava
🍇Fruit Pairings
- Apples
- Pears
- Grapes
- Figs
🥖Breads & Crackers
- Water crackers
- Sourdough
- Wheat crackers
🍯Accompaniments
- Honey
- Fig jam
- Walnuts
- Almonds
- Whole grain mustard
🥓Charcuterie
- Salami
- Prosciutto
- Chorizo
How to Create the Perfect Cheese Board
Choose Your Cheese Variety
Select 3-5 different types of cheese from various categories: soft, semi-soft, hard, and blue. This creates an interesting flavor journey.
Match with Wine & Beverages
Pair aged cheeses with bold reds, fresh cheeses with crisp whites, and blue cheeses with sweet wines. Don't forget craft beer and cider options.
Add Complementary Accompaniments
Include fresh and dried fruits, nuts, honey, preserves, and quality crackers. These enhance and balance the cheese flavors.
Temperature & Presentation
Serve cheese at room temperature (remove from refrigerator 30-60 minutes before serving) and arrange from mild to strong flavors.
Expert Resources
Académie du Fromage
Expert cheese education and tasting courses from renowned cheese specialists.
Cheese.com
Comprehensive database of cheese varieties with pairing suggestions and origins.
American Cheese Society
Professional organization dedicated to promoting American artisan cheeses.
Guild of Fine Food
UK's leading authority on fine food and drink, featuring award-winning cheeses.