Country Mart | Wine Pairings

Wine, cheese, and food pairings - never be in the dark again. Whether you're holding a party, having a small gathering, or just want to learn, know what foods pair well with many different kinds of wine. Look below to see what the differences are between Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir, between Riesling and White Zinfandel, and others. Achieve a successful party with wines and cheeses available at Country Mart.

Wine	Cheese	Description & Food
Beaujolais	Muenster	Beaujolais is a light, fruity red wine and goes well with simple, sweet pork or spicy, full-flavored poultry dishes.
Bordeaux	Havarti	Bordeaux has flavors of black currants and cedar and goes well with red meats or stews.
Cabernet Sauvignon	Sharp Cheddar	Cabernet Sauvignon is a rich, full-bodied red wine which tastes terrific with steaks or chops and other juicy red meats.
Champagne	Edam, Gouda, Chevre/Goat Cheese	Champagne has a crisp, acidic flavor and pairs well with refined seafood dishes like oysters and lobster, or chicken with light butter.
Chardonnay	Bel Paese, Provolone	With aromas of fruits and acidic properties, Chardonnay goes well with chicken, seafood, and fish dishes.
Chianti	Provolone, Mozzarella	Chianti is a medium-bodied red wine with cherry flavors and goes well with dishes that include some acidity, such as pasta in a tomato sauce.
Gewurztraminer	Chevre/Goat Cheese	Gewurztraminer has a spicy aroma and fruity flavors, which goes especially well with spicy Asian dishes and pork sausages.
Madeira	Bleu Cheese	Madeira has a very dry taste and goes wonderfully with cheese. It is regularly served as a before or after-dinner wine. It is also commonly used in cooking.
Malbec	Manchego, Bleu Cheese	Malbec is a medium to full-bodied red wine, which is big and bold enough to drink with foods brushed with heavily spiced barbeque sauces.
Merlot	Manchego, Brie	Merlot is a smooth, dry red wine that goes best with poultry and grilled meats, but goes well with most foods.
Moscato	Marscapone	Moscato is a sparkling wine that helps to emphasize the fruit in desserts rather than the sugar. Perfect for lemon cake, or a dessert with raspberries.
Pinot Grigio	Brie	Pinot Grigio is light and crispy with almond, lemon, and vanilla flavors, which pairs well with light seafood dishes and salmon.
Pinot Noir	Edam, Jarlsberg	Pinot Noir is a smooth and silky red wine that is extremely fruity and pairs well with grilled salmon, roast beef, lamb, duck, and mushrooms.
Red Zinfandel	Muenster	Red Zinfandel can be rich and spicy or light and fruity. It's wonderful with steaks, grilled meats, and tomato-based dishes.
Riesling	Edam, Gouda	Riesling wines have floral aromas and go particularly well with chicken, fish, pork, and spicy foods.
Sauvignon Blanc	Sharp Cheddar	Sauvignon Blanc usually has a grassy, citrus aroma which pairs well with salads, poultry, and seafood.
Sherry	Bleu Cheese	Sherry is a wine that bests supports the sweetness of desserts like trifles and chocolate or nutty desserts.
Shiraz	Mozzarella	Shiraz has flavors of blackberries and black currants, supported by a silky texture. It pairs well with the big flavors in brisket, stews, beef steak, and lamb.
Spumante	Bleu Cheese	Spumante is a light, sparkling white wine which helps to emphasize the fruit in desserts rather than the sugar.
Sweet Riesling	Marscapone	The sweetness of Sweet Riesling may not support most dishes, but will pair with spicy, strong flavors found in Thai cuisine.
Tawny Port	Bleu Cheese	Tawny Port is a sweet wine with baking spice, almond, and caramel flavors. Serve with a variety of chocolate or fruit desserts.
Tempranillo	Asiago	This wine has flavors of plum, cherry, and strawberry. Consider pairing Tempranillo with tapas, pork, and grilled or roasted entrées.
Versatile	Smoked Gouda	Versatile is neither ultra-acidic nor fiercely tannic, so it can pair with most foods, including a variety of fish dishes.
White Zinfandel	Jarlsberg	White Zinfandel has a very sweet flavor, yet it is very dry. It pairs well with pasta dishes, fish, pork, and bacon.