Here are 12 cheese + wine pairings to help you slay ‘adulting’
POV: you’ve just turned 21. It’s a good time – you’re like a proper adult, paying tax and s**t. Your rents are out for the weekend and you wanna throw a cheeky shindig for your frens that mixes it up from Cruisers and chippies. Here’s 12 cheese and wine pairings fit for the adult you are.
Port & Stilton
Do you know that super salty, smelly cheese that looks too mouldy? Well it’s not, and it’s actually delish when paired with the sweetness of Port. Try it… you’ll thank us (and maybe even your old man) later.
Moscato & Gorgonzola
Was the Port a little heavy? We get it. Port can taste a little mum and dad think they fancy. Instead, go for a bit of Moscato (a sweet white wine) with gorgonzola (a heavy, v. salty cheese). The Moscato will cut through the funk and leave your palate fresh & fruity.
Rosé & Havarti
Hundred bucks on your mum being in her Rosé brunch with the girlies era. Prove us wrong. The subtle havarti doesn’t overpower Rosé like other cheeses do, leaving room to enjoy its epic flavour and make you feel like you’re sitting under the Eiffel Tower.
Pinot Noir & Gruyere
You got that red berry goodness from the Pinot and nutty cheesiness from the Gruyere that makes this combo *chef’s kiss*. Think Tom and Zendaya… match made in heaven.
Champagne & Brie
We going FANCY with this next one. Brie: soft, fatty, creamy. Champagne: sharp, acidic, bougie. Put the two together and the bubbles cut through the cheese perfectly, leaving a party in your mouth.
Tempranillo & Manchego
You know those two mates that grew up together and have in-jokes about their obscure suburb? Well, that’s these two. Both smoky and savoury, these two Spanish numbers complement each other well, from taste to texture.
Sauvignon Blanc & Goats Cheese
See here’s the thing… compared to others on this list, goats cheese can be a bit mid. Sounds bad? WRONG. It’s actually pretty decent – acting as a blank slate for other flavours, like the citrusy freshness of a Savvy B.
Riesling & Raclette
You’ve probably seen the viral videos where waiters are slathering plates of food in gooey cheese. That’s raclette - smooth, buttery, mellow, versatile and perfect for the dryness of a Riesling.
Sangiovese & Pecorino
Think of this pairing as Tempranillo & manchego’s Italian cousin – savoury, sharp, a lil bitter but with an Amalfi Coast twist if you want to move around the Mediterranean.
Malbec & Edam
You know those couples who really shouldn’t work, but do? That’s these two. Both are full of flavour and complexity – but it’s the nutty cheese mixed with the wine’s fruitiness that form a knock-out combo.
Vermentino & Mascarpone
You might not have heard of Vermentino – and we’re not holding that against you. This oily, acidic wine cuts through the rich mascarpone, complimenting each other with every mouthful. A must-try for any culinary baddie.
Cabernet Sauvignon & Aged Cheddar
A pairing as old as cheddar itself (or maybe your parents, whatever’s older). Perfect in every way.
