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Wine & Cheese Pairings
Many wineries offer wine and cheese pairing events that feature their own products and a variety of local, best-in-class, artisan cheeses.
Definitely one of the top ten gastronomical experiences, finding the right combination of wine and cheese is a fun experience of trial and error. There are some basic guidelines. The harder types of cheese (cheddar or parmesan) can handle more tannic wines like a merlot, while creamy cheeses, such as brie, typically pair better with wines that have more acidity, like a chardonnay. Give salty cheeses a sweet wine partner (blue cheese and port).
It's a very happy coincidence that cheese country and wine country overlap almost everywhere around the world. According to GlobalChef.com, both date back to ancient times (Wine 10,000 years - Cheese 4,000 years). They both are a product of fermentation and most do maintain quality standards or appellations. Both are a reflection of their terroir and will vary from the style in which they are produced. Both are alive and will continually change as they age.
