This document provides a description of various cheeses from around the world including their texture, flavor profile and recommended wine pairings. It includes cheeses from countries such as Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, England, France, and others. For each cheese, it lists information on the milk used, description of taste and consistency, and suggestions of wines that would complement the flavors of that particular cheese variety.

1. CHEESE COUNTRY TYPE DESCRIPTION WINE PAIRINGS
Reggianito Argentina Cow’s Milk Hard, grating cheese; piquant,
slightly salty
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon,
Champagne, Sancerre,
Sauvignon Blanc
Roaring Forties Blue Australia Cow’s Milk Semi hard, blue vein; full-
flavored, smooth, creamy,
sweet, nutty, tangy
Port, Sauternes, Banyuls, Later-
harvest Zinfandels
Oud Brugge Belgium Cow’s Milk Semi-hard; mild, soft creamy
texture; mild but complex,
buttery flavor
Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot
Grigio, Pinot Noir, Merlot
Canadian Cheddar Canada Cow’s Milk Semi-hard, mild to sharp; rich
& tangy
Zinfandel, Pinot Noir, Merlot
Chardonnay, Riesling
Black Diamond 4-year-old Canada Cow’s Milk Firm, extra sharp; rich &
tangy
Shiraz, Merlot, Côtes du
Rhône, Port, Chardonnay,
Riesling
Super Sharp Quebec Cheddar Canada Cow’s Milk Firm, extra sharp; rich &
tangy
Pinot Noir, Syrah, Grenache,
Port, Chardonnay, Riesling
OKA Classique Canada Cow’s Milk Semi-soft; creamy, smooth &
nutty with pungent aroma
dry Rosé, Beaujolais, Pinot
Noir, Valpolicella,
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
Blue Castello Denmark Cow’s Milk Soft; moist, creamy, spicy,
with rich, mushroom aroma
Port, Cabernet Sauvignon,
Shiraz, Bordeaux, Riesling,
Chenin Blanc
Cream Havarti Denmark Cow’s Milk Semi-soft; rich & creamy Pinot Noir, Beaujolais,
Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio
Danablu (Danish Blue) Denmark Cow’s Milk Soft; creamy, sharp, salty,
earthy
Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Syrah,
Merlot, Banyuls, Port,
Sauternes
Esrom Denmark Cow’s Milk Semi-soft; smooth, creamy,
buttery, mild
Chardonnay, Riesling,
Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir,
Chinon
Saga Blue Denmark &
USA
Cow’s Milk Soft; rich & creamy; mild for
a blue-vein cheese
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon,
Shiraz, Port, Chardonnay,
Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc
English Cheddar England Cow’s Milk Semi-hard; rich, tangy, sharp,
buttery
Red Bodeaux, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Shiraz, Sancerre,
Chablis
Cheshire England Cow’s Milk Semi-hard; rich, mellow,
slightly salty, tangy
Red Bodeaux, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Shiraz, Sancerre,
Chablis

2. Caerphilly England Cow’s Milk Semi-soft; crumbly, tangy,
creamy & savory
Chablis, Sauvignon Blanc,
Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir &
Zinfandel
Cotswold England Cow’s Milk Semi-hard; rich, buttery, sharp
with onion & chives
Zinfandel, Chianti, Red
Bordeaux, Chardonnay,
Riesling
Sage Derby England Cow’s Milk Semi-hard; firm, herbal (with
Sage)
Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc,
Chardonnay, Beaujolais
Derby England Cow’s Milk Hard; buttery, savory, herbal Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio,
Pinot Blanc, Viognier,
Beaujolais, Pinot Noir
Derby with Elderberry Wine England Cow’s Milk Semi-hard; mild, piquant,
sharp, fruity
Brunello di Montalcino,
Chianti, Pinot Noir, Malbec &
St. Émilion
Double Gloucester England Cow’s Milk Semi-hard; rich, buttery, sharp
& nutty
Zinfandel, Chianti, Bordeaux
reds, Chardonnay, Riesling
Hereford Hop England Cow’s Milk Soft; mellow, sweet, buttery Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio,
Sauvignon Blanc, Chianti,
Pinot Noir & Beer
Windsor Red England Cow’s Milk Hard; flavored with
Elderberry wine, sweet/tart,
buttery, nutty, toffee, honey
Beaujolias, Syrah, Grenache,
Port, Chardonnay, Riesling
Red Dragon England Cow’s Milk Semi hard; rich, moist &
buttery (flavored with brown
ale & mustard seeds); spicy
Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Puligny
Montrachet, Pouilly-Fuissé,
Mersault, Pouilly Fumé
Royal Windsor England Cow’s Milk Cheddar, Elderberry Wine &
Blue Stilton combination,
semi-hard; fruity, creamy,
tangy, nutty
Shiraz, Merlot, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Port, Banyuls,
Sauternes, Chardonnay,
Riesling
Sage N' Blue (mild Sage
Derby layered with Blue
Shropshire)
England Cow’s Milk Semi-hard; firm, herbal (with
Sage) layered with a Cheddar
& mild Stilton-like blue
Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc,
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, red
Burgundy, Merlot
Stilchester England Cow’s Milk Layered Stilton and Cheddar;
tart, tangy, nutty, earthy,
buttery
Pinot Noir, Beaujolais, Shiraz
Port, Banyuls, Sauternes,
Chardonnay, Riesling
Shropshire Blue England Cow’s Milk Semi-soft, smooth, sharp,
tangy, creamy, nutty
Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz,
Bordeaux, Port, Sauternes,
Banyuls
Stilton England Cow’s Milk Blue vein, tangy, sharp,
creamy, herbal
red Bordeaux, Rioja, Merlot
Port, Sauternes, Banyuls
White Stilton England Cow’s Milk With fruit (mango, ginger,
berries, etc.), semi-hard,
fruity, creamy, fresh, tangy
Beaujolais, Pinot Noir,
Dolcetto, Rosé, Port
Stripey Jack
England Cow’s Milk Hard; combination of five
cheddars, rich, sharp &
complex
Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot
Noir, Merlot, Port,
Chardonnay, Riesling
Tintern
England Cow’s Milk Semi hard; rich, moist &
buttery (flavored with shallots
& chives)
Syrah, Grenache, Merlot,
Rioja, Sancerre, Chablis,
Chenin Blanc

3. Wensleydale England Cow’s Milk Hard; creamy & tangy
(flavored with cranberries &
honey)
Zinfandel, Merlot, Chianti,
Port, Chardonnay, Riesling
Beaufort France Cow’s Milk Semi-hard, mild, fruity, sweet,
creamy
Pinot Noir, Beaujolais,
Zinfandel, Riesling, Pinot
Blanc
Blue D’Auvergne France Cow’s Milk Soft, tart, creamy, buttery,
herbal
Port, Banyuls, Zinfandel,
Nebbiolo
Boursin France Cow’s Milk Soft, rich, sweet, creamy,
spicy, tart
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc,
Chenin Blanc, Chianti, Merlot
Bresse Bleu France Cow’s Milk Soft, rich, creamy, buttery,
tangy, earthy with mushroom
aroma
Port, Banyuls, Late-harvest
Zinfandel, Sauternes
Brie France Cow’s Milk Soft; rich, creamy, buttery Chablis, Sauvignon Blanc,
Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir,
Chianti
Brie de Meaux France Cow’s Milk Soft; creamy, straw, nutty,
buttery
Pouilly-Fuissé, Puligny
Montrachet, Sancerre, red
Bordeax, Pinot Noir
Brillat-Savarin France Cow’s Milk Soft; very rich, creamy,
buttery
Mersault, Puligny Montrachet,
Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir,
Grenache, Rioja
Buche Chevre France Goat’s Milk Soft; tangy, sharp, rich,
buttery, creamy
Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier,
Chenin Blanc, Bordeaux,
Cabernet Sauvignon
Bucheron France Goat’s Milk Semi-soft; ripe, creamy,
buttery, spicy, nutty
Sauvignon Blanc, Gigondas,
Côtes du Rhône, Syrah,
Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio
Camembert de Normandie France Cow’s Milk Soft; creamy, lightly salty,
nutty, earthy
Bordeaux, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Merlot, Chablis,
Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling
Caprice des Dieux France Cow’s Milk Soft; creamy, velvety, citrus,
herbal, nutty, fresh
Champagne, Vouvray, Chenin
Blanc, Pinot Noir, Chianti, St.
Émilion, Pomerol
Cantal France Cow’s Milk Semi-Hard; earthy, herbal,
tangy, buttery, rich
Chateauneuf du Pape,
Gigondas, Mersault, Puligny-
Montrachet
Capitoul France Sheep's Milk Rich texture and a nutty
finish. The sheep's milk gives
the cheese a burnt-caramel
flavor
Blanc de Noir Champagne,
oaky Chardonnay, Pinot Noir,
Chianti, St. Émilion
Caprifeuille France Goat’s Milk Hard; extremely mild, utterly
exquisite & subtly-flavored.
Vouvray, Chenin Blanc,
Beaujolais, Pinot Noir
Chaubier France Cow, Goat &
Sheep's Milks
Semi-soft; smooth and mild
with a supple texture and a
distinct goat's milk flavor
Vouvray, Chenin Blanc,
Beaujolais, Pinot Noir
Chaumes France Cow’s Milk Semi-hard; mild, nutty, meaty,
tangy
Red Bordeaux, Chianti, Côtes
du Rhône, Viognier,
Gewurztraminer

4. Chèvres France Goat’s Milk Soft; tangy, lemon, herbal Sauvignon Blanc, Chablis,
Chardonnay, Riesling,
Beaujolais, Chenin Blanc
Comte France Cow’s Milk Hard; piquant, sweet, creamy Sauternes, Vin Jaune, Reciotto,
Tokaji
Cremoulin France Cow’s Milk Soft & runny; a bit pungent,
but tastes quite mild and
creamy.
Chablis, Sauvignon Blanc,
Pinot Grigio , Pinot Noir &
Chianti
Doux de Montagne France Cow’s Milk Semi-soft; mild, fruity,
creamy, nutty
Champagne, Sancerre,
Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio,
Riesling, Pinot Noir
Epoisse France Cow’s Milk Soft; rich, creamy, buttery,
sweet & salty, with a pungent,
spicy aroma matched by a
strong and meaty taste
Mersault, Puligny Montrachet,
Macon-Villages, Pinot Noir,
Côtes du Rhône
Explorateur France Cow’s Milk Soft; delicate, mushroom,
tangy, slightly salty
Bordeaux, Burgundy, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir,
Sauvignon Blanc
Fol Epi France Cow’s Milk Semi-hard; sweet, nutty Pinot Grigio, Riesling,
Gewurztraminer
Fourme D’Ambert France Cow’s Milk Semi-hard; blue vein; nutty,
creamy, tart, sharp, savory
Sauternes, Vouvray, Bordeaux,
Port, Merlot, Shiraz
Gaperon a L’ail France Cow’s Milk Hard; spicy, herbal, tart,
garlic, strong
Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc,
Chablis, Pinot Noir, Meursault,
Chardonnay
Gourmandise France Cow’s Milk Semi-soft; creamy, buttery Champagne, Chardonnay,
Pinot Grigio, Beaujolais
Istara France Sheep's Milk Semi-hard; complex,
aromatic, herbaceaous and
fruity qualities with a buttery
rich finish
Sancerre, Chardonnay,
Riesling, Beaujolais, Chianti,
Shiraz
L'Edel De Cleron; Faux (fake)
Vacherin
France Cow’s Milk Creamy, almost runny
consistency (when ripe); tangy
with herbal fragrance
Pouilly-Fuissé, Puligny
Montrachet, Riesling, Pinot
Gris, Merlot, Pinot Noir
Le Chevrot France Goat’s Milk Semi-soft; rich & nutty with
complex flavors typically
found in well-aged goat
cheeses
Mersault, Pouilly-Fuisse,
Puligny Montrachet, Pinot
Noir, Chianti
Le Perail Brebis France Sheep's Milk Soft; the softest, most delicate
of rinds with a nutty aroma
and a sweet taste
Vouvray, Chenin Blanc,
Beaujolais, Pinot Noir
Le Roule France Cow’s Milk Soft; creamy cheese rolled
with herbs and garlic
Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier,
Vouvray, Syrah, Grenache,
Rioja
Lingot Du Quercy France Goat’s Milk Soft; rich and creamy, sweet
and grassy
Vouvray, Chenin Blanc,
Beaujolais, Pinot Noir
Livarot France Cow’s Milk Soft, full-flavored, strong,
tangy, piquant
Pomerol, Pinot Gris, Riesling,
Zinfandel, Merlot, Shiraz

5. Madrigal France Cow’s Milk Semi-hard, nutty, creamy,
buttery
Riesling, Pinot Grigio,
Vouvray, Pinot Noir, Chianti,
Rosso di Montalcino
Mimolette France Cow’s Milk Semi-hard, fruity, nutty,
mellow
Banyuls, Port, Riesling, Chenin
Blanc, Pinot Blanc, Pinot
Grigio
Morbier France Cow’s Milk Semi-soft, nuts, fruit, fresh,
creamy
Pouilly-Fumé, Sancerre,
Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, Pinot
Noir
Munster France Cow’s Milk Soft; creamy, pungent, straw Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris,
Burgundy
Ossau Iraty France Sheep's Milk Semi-hard; unpasteurized with
a rich, nutty, robust flavor
Champagne, Chardonnay,
Chablis, Pouilly-Fuissé, Macon-
Villages, Pomerol, Côte du
Rhône, Shiraz
Petit Basque France Sheep's Milk Semi-soft; firm, sweet, rich,
buttery
Burgundy, Chianti,
Chateauneuf du Pape, Shiraz,
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
Pont L'Eveque France Cow’s Milk Soft; Very rich with a delicate
grassy bouquet, creamy
texture and full-bodied flavor.
Sauvignon Blanc, Graves,
Pinot Noir, Pomerol or Saint-
Émilion reds
Port-Salut France Cow’s Milk Semi-soft, light, fruity, creamy Chinon, Bourgeuil, Zinfandel,
Merlot, Chianti, Chardonnay
Pouligny-Saint-Pierre France Goat’s Milk Soft; creamy, nutty, herbal Sancerre, Graves, Chassagne-
Montrachet, Pinot Grigio,
Pinot Noir
Pyrenean Sheep France Sheep's Milk Soft; strong tang, blue vein,
salty, herbal, creamy
Bordeaux, Chianti, Port,
Zinfandel, Shiraz, Amarone
Raclette France Cow’s Milk Hard; nutty, sweet, fruity Burgundy, Chianti, Chassagne-
Montrachet
Smoked Rambol France Cow’s Milk Semi-soft; rich and creamy
with a toasted nutty flavor
Champagne, Chardonnay,
Chablis, Chassagne-
Montrachet, red Bordeaux,
Pomerol, Oregon Pinot Noir,
Shiraz
Reblochon France Cow’s Milk Semi-soft, creamy, nutty, fresh-
tasting
Pommard, Pinot Noir, Chablis,
Chardonnay, Beaujolais
Roquefort France Sheep's Milk Semi-hard, creamy, sweet,
caramel, sharp tang
Full-bodied reds, Port,
Monbazzillac, Banyuls
St. Andre France Cow’s Milk Soft, triple cream, rich,
buttery
Rosé, Burgundy, Chablis,
Champagne, Pinot Noir
St. Albray France Cow’s Milk Soft, creamy, mild, piquant Burgundy, Pinot Noir,
Chardonnay, Riesling
St. Nectaire France Cow’s Milk Semi-soft, earthy, herbal, ripe,
straw
St. Estèphe, Chianti, Super-
Tuscan. Chassagne-
Montrachet, Pinot Grigio

6. St. Paulin France Cow’s Milk Semi-hard, mild, creamy,
buttery
Bordeaux, Burgundy, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Merlot,
Chardonnay
St. Agur Blue France Cow’s Milk Semi-hard, strong, tangy,
spicy
Sauternes, Port, Zinfandel,
Amarone, Riesling
Tomme d’Abondance France Cow’s Milk Hard, nutty, tangy Champagne, Chardonnay,
Chablis, red Bordeaux, Pinot
Noir, Côte du Rhône, Shiraz
Vignotte France Cow’s Milk Soft, fresh, creamy, lemony,
salty
Sauvignon Blanc, Chablis,
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Beer Cheese Germany Cow’s Milk Soft, pungent, salty, creamy India Pale Ale, Beaujolais,
Chianti, Riesling
Butterkuse Germany Cow’s Milk Semi-soft, creamy, buttery Sauvignon Blanc, Chablis,
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Bavaria Blue Germany Cow’s Milk Semi-soft, aromatic, tangy,
salty
Burgundy, Chianti, Port,
Amarone
Cambozola Germany Cow’s Milk Semi-soft, smooth, rich, tangy,
spicy, sweet and sour
St. Émilion, St. Estèphe,
Zinfandel, Chianti, Rioja
Champignon Germany Cow’s Milk Soft, creamy, mushrooms,
herb, butter flavors
Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot
Gris, Champagne
Mirabo Germany Cow’s Milk Soft, creamy, fresh, mild,
nutty
Champagne, Chenin Blanc,
Rosé
Tilsit Germany Cow’s Milk Semi-hard, mild, pungent,
spicy, fruity, buttery
Cabernet, Syrah, Zinfandel
Kaseri Greece Goat and
Sheep's Milk
Semi-hard, mild, buttery,salty,
pungent, earthy and sweet
Sauvignon Blanc, Chablis,
Riesling, Pinot Noir, Shiraz,
Zinfandel
Myzithra Greece Sheep's Milk Soft, pungent, herbal, creamy Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio,
Gewürztraminer
Blue Castello Holland Cow’s Milk Soft, creamy, mild, buttery Port, Sauternes, Tokaji,
Amarone, Vin Santo
Edam Holland Cow’s Milk Semi-hard, smooth, sweet,
nutty
Pinot Noir, Chianti, Beaujolais
Gouda Holland Cow’s Milk Semi-hard, mild, fruity, sweet,
nutty
Riesling, Pinot Grigio,
Beaujolais, Chianti
Farmer Gouda Holland Cow’s Milk Semi-soft, creamy, nutty,
fruity
Burgundy, Chianti, Sangiovese,
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot
Grigio
Aged Gouda Holland Cow’s Milk Semi-hard, firm, rich, robust,
intense, sweet
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot,
Port, Champagne, Sauvignon
Blanc, Chardonnay
Leerdammer Holland Cow’s Milk Semi-hard, smooth, buttery,
nutty, fruity
Riesling, Pinot Grigio, Chenin
Blanc, Viognier, Beaujolais
Leyden Holland Cow’s Milk Semi-hard, aromatic, nutty,
creamy, buttery
Côtes du Rhône, Zinfandel,
Shiraz, Beer

7. Parrano Holland Cow’s Milk Semi-hard; combination of
creamy Gouda with Grana
Padano - slightly sharp with a
Parmesan/Gouda flavor
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot,
Port, Champagne, Sauvignon
Blanc, Chardonnay
Prima Donna Holland Cow’s Milk Hard; aged Gouda, sharp,
texture like aged Parmesan,
taste like aged Gouda and
aged Gruyere.
Bordeaux reds, Shiraz,
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot,
Champagne, Chablis, Sancerre,
Gavi, Soave
Smoked Gouda Holland Cow’s Milk Hard, nutty, herbal, buttery Burgundy, Chianti, Bordeaux
Arina (Goat Gouda) Holland Goat’s Milk Semi-hard, light, fruity, nutty Cabernet Sauvignon,
Bordeaux, Bock Beer
Ardrahan Ireland Cow’s Milk Semi-soft; washed rind, rich,
complex and tangy, with a
pungent aroma
Champagne, Chardonnay,
Chablis, Pinot Noir, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Côte du Rhône,
Shiraz
Irish Cheddar Ireland Cow’s Milk Semi-hard, rich, rounded,
smooth
Bordeaux, Cabernet, Shiraz.
Malbec
Blarney Ireland Cow’s Milk Semi-hard, nutty, buttery,
creamy
Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet
Sauvignon
Cashel Blue Ireland Cow’s Milk Soft, creamy, spicy, intense Sauternes, Port, Zinfandel,
Shiraz
Dubliner Ireland Cow’s Milk Hard; similar to cheddar, but
with a sweet, nutty taste of a
Swiss and the piquant flavor
of an aged Asiago
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon,
Chianti, Rioja, Chardonnay,
Sauvignon Blanc
Durrus Ireland Cow’s Milk Semi-soft; Buttery, mild,
acidic, smoky, nutty
Chablis, Chardonnay, Pinot
Grigio, Riesling
Tipperary (Sharp Cheddar) Ireland Cow’s Milk Semi-hard; rich, tangy, sharp,
buttery
Merlot, Syrah, Pinot Noir,
Grenache, Chardonnay,
Viognier
Asiago Italy Cow’s Milk Hard; fruity, sharp Valpolicella, Chianti, Asti
Spumante, Gavi, Soave
Bel Paese Italy Cow’s Milk Semi-soft; light, milky, buttery Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay,
Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir
Bra Italy Cow’s Milk Hard; intense, herbal, nutty Champagne, Pinot Noir,
Barbera d'Alba, Chianti
Caciocavallo Italy Cow’s Milk Soft; creamy, nutty, buttery,
fruity
Chianti, Valpolicella, Pinot
Grigio, Viognier
Fontina Val d’Aosta Italy Cow’s Milk Semi-soft; nutty, honey,
earthy, mushrooms
Barolo, Barbaresco, Brunello
di Montalcino
Gorgonzola Italy Cow’s Milk Semi-soft; sharp, tangy, spicy,
aromatic
Barbaresco, Vino Nobile de
Montalcino, Super-Tuscans
Grana Padano Italy Cow’s Milk Hard; fruity, sweet pineapple Champagne, red Bordeaux,
Chianti, Merlot, Syrah
Mascarpone Italy Cow’s Milk Soft; sweet, mellow Sauternes, Vin Santo, Riesling

8. Parmigiano-Reggiano Italy Cow’s Milk Hard, grating cheese; intense,
crystalized, piquant, slightly
salty
Shiraz, Merlot, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Champagne,
Chablis, Sancerre, Gavi, Soave
Pecorino-Romano Italy Sheep's Milk Hard, grating cheese; nutty
with a tangy finish
Champagne, Sancerre, Chianti,
St. Émilion, Pomerol, Syrah
Provolone Italy Cow’s Milk Semi-hard, smooth, mild,
creamy, buttery, nutty, fruity
Pinot Grigio, Sancerre,
Dolcetto, Barbera
Ricotta Salata Italy Sheep's Milk Hard, pungent, herbal Champagne, Pinot Grigio,
Vernaccia, Barolo, Chianti
Taleggio Italy Cow’s Milk Semi-soft, subtle, sweet Chardonnay, Barbaresco,
Chianti, Amarone
Jarlsberg Norway Cow’s Milk Hard, nutty, sweet Riesling, Vouvray, Mersault,
Beaujolais, Chianti
Nokkelost Norway Cow’s Milk Semi-hard, nutty, herbal,
buttery
Chardonnay, Chianti, Pinot
Noir, Côtes du Rhône
Gjetost Norway Goat and
Cow’s Milk
Semi-hard, sweet, aromatic Chardonnay, Viognier, Chenin
Blanc, Dolcetto, Barbera
Cabrales Spain Cow, Goat, &
Sheep's Milk
Hard, Blue-vein, creamy,
complex, intense
Port, Sherry, Amarone,
Zinfandel
Drunken Goat Spain Goat’s Milk Semi-soft (aged in red wine)
soft, creamy, buttery, fruity
Bordeaux, Ribera del Duero,
Port, Late-harvest Zinfandel
Iberico Spain Cow, Goat, &
Sheep's Milk
Hard, aromatic, mild, herbal Cava, Champagne, Albariño,
Ribera del Duero, Rioja
Idiazabal Spain Sheep's Milk Hard, smoky, aromatic,
slightly salty with a pleasant
tang on the finish
Albariño, Sauvignon Blanc,
reds: Rioja, Bordeaux, Ribera
del Duero, Gigondas
Mahon Spain Cow’s Milk Hard, sweet, nutty, creamy,
with a fruity aroma
Albariño, Ribera del Duero,
Rioja, Priorat
Manchego Spain Sheep's Milk Hard, slightly salty, nutty,
spicy
Priorat, Toro, Navarra, Cava
Queso De Vare Spain Goat’s Milk Hard; Wrapped in grape
leaves, with a clean,
herbaceous flavor
Albariño, Sauvignon Blanc,
reds: Rioja, Bordeaux, Ribera
del Duero
Valdeon Spain Cow & Goat's
Milk
Hard, Blue-vein, creamy,
complex, intense, balanced
sweetness and tang with a nice
earthiness on the finish
Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon,
Amarone, Port, Monbazzillac,
Banyuls
Appenzell Switzerland Cow’s Milk Semi-hard, spicy, fruity, tangy Beaujolais, Rioja, Burgundy,
Pinot Noir
Emmental Switzerland Cow’s Milk Hard, fruity, nutty, earthy Beaujolais, Burgundy,
Zinfandel, Merlot, Pinot Noir
Gruyère Switzerland Cow’s Milk Hard, fruity, nutty, earthy Beaujolais, Burgundy, Chianti,
Beaujolais, Rioja

9. VOD Cheese Switzerland Cow’s Milk Semi-soft, combines 12 month
Prastost with Absolut Vodka;
sharp, tangy, fruity
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon,
Syrah, Chardonnay, Pinot
Grigio
Raclette Switzerland Cow’s Milk Semi-hard, buttery, full,
creamy, fruity roma
Burgundy, Chardonnay,
Zinfandel, Pinot Noir
Sap Sago Switzerland Cow’s Milk Hard, crystalized, slightly
salty with a tangy finish
Beer, Chardonnay, Viognier,
Roussane, Sauvignon Blanc
Téte de Moine Switzerland Cow’s Milk Semi-hard; full, rich, creamy,
buttery
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc,
Pinot Noir
Vacheron-Fribourgeois Switzerland Cow’s Milk Soft; slightly salty, nutty,
buttery with fruity aroma
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc,
Burgundy, Pinot Noir
Asiago (domestic) USA Cow’s Milk Hard, medium tangy, herbal,
nutty
Cabernet, Merlot, Syrah,
Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling
Berkshire Blue USA Cow’s Milk Semi-hard, creamy, tangy,
fruity
Port, Sauternes, Tokaji,
Zinfandel, Syrah
Cabot Vintage Choice
Cheddar
USA Cow’s Milk Aged 18-24 months, semi-
hard, full, rich, sharp, tangy
Bordeaux, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah
Colby USA Cow’s Milk Semi-soft, sweet, mild, fruity Pinot Noir, Beaujolais, Merlot,
Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc
Goat Cheddar USA Goat’s Milk Semi hard; rich, full-bodied
flavor with a wonderful,
creamy taste at the finish.
Pinot Noir, Syrah, Grenache,
Chablis, Sancerre, Gavi
Great Hill Blue USA Cow’s Milk Semi-soft, rich, creamy, salty,
tangy
Amarone, Port, Monbazzillac,
Banyuls, Late-Harvest
Zinfandel
Grafton Village Cheddar USA Cow’s Milk Hard, Buttery, tangy, salty,
sharp
Zinfandel, Pinot Noir,
Cabernet, Merlot
Grafton Village Cheddar
Reserve
USA Cow’s Milk Hard,extra sharp, tangy,
creamy, nutty
Meritage, Cabernet, Syrah,
Zinfandel
Humboldt Fog USA Goat’s Milk Semi-soft, creamy, earthy,
citrus, spicy
Sauvignon Blanc, Chablis,
Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Pinot
Noir
Dry Jack USA Cow’s Milk Hard, sweet, fruity, nutty,
spicy
Pinot Noir, Grenache,
Zinfandel, Merlot
Fresh Jack USA Cow’s Milk Semi-soft, creamy, buttery,
herbal, spicy
Zinfandel, Merlot, Cabernet,
Sauvignon, Chardonnay
Maytag Blue USA Cow’s Milk Semi-soft; crumbly, spicy,
tangy, earthy
Chardonnay, Shiraz, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Merlot, Port,
Zinfandel, Banyuls
New York Extra Sharp
Cheddar
USA Cow’s Milk Semi-hard, sharp, creamy,
nutty with a fruity aroma
Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah,
Sagniovese, Merlot,
Chardonnay
Point Reyes USA Cow’s Milk Semi-hard, blue vein; creamy,
full-flavored, tangy, with a
slightly salty terroir
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot,
Amarone, Port, Monbazzillac,
Banyuls
Purple Haze USA Goat’s Milk Semi-soft; Lavender buds and
fennel pollen provide a sweet,
aromatic quality, perfectly
juxtaposing the tangy finish
Chardonnay, Riesling,
Gewurztraminer, Viognier,
Condrieu, Pinot Noir,
Beaujolais

10. Sweetgrass Pecan Chèvre USA Goat’s Milk Semi-soft; rich & nutty (pecan
crust) with complex flavors
typically found in well-aged
goat cheeses
Burgundy, red Bordeaux, Pinot
Noir, Syrah, Meursault, Pouilly-
Fuisse, Puligny Montrachet
Teleme USA Cow’s Milk Soft; creamy, tangy, buttery Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay,
Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir,
Malbec, Syrah
Tillamook Cheddar USA Cow’s Milk Semi-Hard; smooth and mild
traditional cheddar cheese
with a sweet, almost chocolaty
flavor.
Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Chablis, Sancerre,
Gavi, Soave
Vermont Shepherd USA Sheep's Milk Semi-soft; smooth, creamy,
rich, earthy, herbal
Chablis, Sauvignon Blanc,
Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Pinot
Noir
Extra Sharp Wisconsin
Cheddar
USA Cow’s Milk Semi-hard; rich, tangy, sharp,
buttery
Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Chablis, Sancerre,
Gavi, Soave