American Artisanal Collection Wine and Cheese Pairings |
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Wine makes a perfect accompaniment to a gourmet cheese plate. It also provides an easy way to elevate any entertaining occasion. Enjoy these excellent wines (at a variety of price points) chosen to complement the American Artisanal Cheese Course Collection.
Aged GoudaFull bodied, rich reds or a complex Pinot Blanc work well with the velvety texture and pronounced tang of the Aged Gouda.
Kendall-Jackson Vintners Reserve Meritage 2005, California $18
Chalone 2008 Estate Chardonnay - White Wine , Monterey, California $24
Rosenblum Paso Robles Zinfandel 2006, Central Coast, California $18
Valley of Moon 2006 Pinot Blanc - White Wine , Sonoma County, California $19.99
J. Wilkes Pinot Blanc, Bien Nacido Vineyard, 2006, Santa Barbara, California $15
3 Year Old CheddarSpicy red wines complement the assertive flavors and crumbly nature of this Aged Cheddar while full bodied white wines bring out the delectable creaminess.
Concha y Toro 2007 Casillero Del Diablo Chardonnay - White Wine , Chile $10
Cakebread 2005 Merlot - Red Wine , Napa, California $64
Green Point 2004 Shiraz - Syrah/Shiraz Red Wine , Victoria, Australia, $23
Willamette Valley Vineyards 2008 Pinot Gris - Pinot Gris/Grigio White Wine , Willamette Valley, Oregon $17
Chateau St. Jean, Cinq Cepages Cabernet Sauvignon, 2004, Sonoma County, California $75
Cave Aged Blue
Off-dry and dessert wines are nearly universally cheese friendly but shine when paired with pungent blue cheeses.
Hogue 2008 Genesis Riesling - White Wine , Columbia Valley, Washington $16.49
Inniskillin 2006 Vidal Icewine (375ML half-bottle) - Dessert Wine, Canada, $65
Graham's Six Grapes Reserve Port - Dessert Wine , Portugal $22
Alberino, Amarone, 2005, Veneto, Italy $32
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