Not sure what goes with what? Our Pairings Guide will help you serve up the perfect combinations that will impress any crowd.
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Asiago
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Taste and Texture:
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Mild and creamy when young; nutty and semi-sharp with age.
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Suggested Wines:
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Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah
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Suggested Foods:
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Plums, grapes, peaches, melons, figs, nectarines, wheat crackers, crusty bread
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Brie
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Taste and Texture:
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Soft, smooth, creamy interior, rich, buttery flavor
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Suggested Wines:
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Champagne, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sparkling Wine
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Suggested Beers:
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Wheat/Belgian Ales, Pilsner, Kriek, Framboise
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Chevre
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Taste and Texture:
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semi-hard, breakable, slightly sticky, fruity flavor
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Suggested Wines:
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Gewurztraminer, Sparkling Wine
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Suggested Beers:
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Amber/Belgian Ales, Vienna Lager
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Feta
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Taste and Texture:
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soft,firm, crumbly, tart, salty flavor
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Suggested Wines:
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Lemberger, Gamay, Pinot Blanc
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Suggested Beers:
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Porter, Stout, Scottish Ale, IPA, Imperial Stout
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Fontina
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Taste and Texture:
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semi-soft, smooth with tiny holes, hardens with age, mild, earthly flavor
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Suggested Wines:
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Camay Beaujolais, Pinot Noir, Riesling
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Suggested Beers:
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Amber/Belgian Ales, Vienna Lager
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Gorgonzola
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Taste and Texture:
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soft, crumbly, full, earthy, piquant flavor
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Suggested Wines:
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Pinot Noir, Merlot, Zinfandel, Riesling, Port
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Suggested Beers:
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Porter, Stout, Scottish Ale, IPA, Imperial Stout
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Mozzarella
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Taste and Texture:
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soft, high in moisture, slightly lactic flavor
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Suggested Wines:
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Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir
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Suggested Beers:
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Amber/Belgian Ales, Vienna Lager
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Parmesan
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Taste and Texture:
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hard, granular, sharp flavor that intensifies with age
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Suggested Wines:
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Gewurztraminer, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc
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Suggested Beers:
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Dark Wheat Ale, Stout, Porter,IPA
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Provolone
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Taste and Texture:
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semi-hard, smooth, hard when aged, slight tart, salty flavor
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Suggested Wines:
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Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Chardonnay, Sangiovese
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Suggested Beers:
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Pilsner, IPA, Strong Ale
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Ricotta
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Taste and Texture:
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soft, delicate, smooth, mild, sweet dairy flavor
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Suggested Wines:
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Sangiovese, Riesling, Pinot Gris
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Suggested Beers:
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Amber Ale, American/German Lager
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Pecorino Romano
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Taste and Texture:
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hard, firm, strong, sharp flavor
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Suggested Wines:
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Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel, Chianti, Chardonnay
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Suggested Beers:
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Dark Wheat/Red Ale, Stout, Porter, IPA
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rondelé® by President®
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Taste and Texture:
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spreadable cheeses, several varieties available
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Suggested Wines:
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Merlot, Chardonnay
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Suggested Beers:
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Pilsner/Pale Ale
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