ARTISAN CHEESE PAIRINGS
Pairing Wine & Beer with Cheese
Beer and wine are traditionally paired with cheese because they have flavor characteristics that enhance the flavor of the cheese. The hoppy or malty flavors of your favorite beer cut through the richness of many cheeses, while the acidic or fruity notes of wine bring out the subtle flavors in different cheeses. The key to successfully pairing beer and wine with cheese is to choose complementary flavors that will enhance, rather than overpower, the flavors of the cheese.
Oakdale Mild Gouda, Oakdale
A National Award winning classic Dutch Gouda, mild, creamy and buttery with a nutty flavor and a pleasant smooth texture.
Pair with: Pinot Noir and Brown Ale
Marin French Triple Creme Brie, Marin
Everything a Brie-style cheese should be: smooth, creamy and elegant. The golden paste has a slightly sweet flavor and the velvety white rind gives this cheese a pleasantly sharp finish.
Pair with: Chardonnay and Pilsner
Pecorino Romano, Sardinia
Our only non-local selection, this classic hard sheeps' milk cheese is aged over nine months and imparts a bright, grassy flavor with a sharp saltiness.
Pair with: Cabernet Sauvignon or Sangiovese and Double IPA or sweet Stout
Laura Chenel Goat Cheese, Sonoma
This Best-in-Class goat cheese award-winner is the same great tasting but creamier version of the classic French-style log made famous by Alice Waters at Chez Panisse. Incredibly smooth, creamy, full of fresh tangy flavor and perfect with a drizzle of honey.
Pair with: Sauvignon Blanc and Marzen
Point Reyes Original Blue, Tomales Bay
California's iconic and classic Point Reyes Original Blue is a true farmstead cheese, produced from Grade A cows' milk from the herd raised on the property. Known for its extra creamy texture and bright milk flavors up front with a sharp, peppery pungency in the finish.
Pair with: Cabernet Sauvignon and IPAs or Porters
Pecorino Romano, Sardinia
Our only non-local selection, this classic hard sheeps' milk cheese is aged over nine months and imparts a bright, grassy flavor with a sharp saltiness.
Pair with: Cabernet Sauvignon or Sangiovese and Double IPA or sweet Stout