Wine and Cheese

Compliments of Carissa C. at the Nugget in Roseville, Ca.

A couple of years ago, I co-hosted a wine and cheese bridal shower for a good friend.
This was new for me...I love cheese...I love wine...but I had no idea what cheeses complimented red wines or white wines.

So my good friend, Lori and I took a trip to The Nugget to get some tips, and boy did we get some good info!!! Since this trip, I have paired the same wines and cheeses at other parties and always have received the best compliments.

Here is what we learned:

Cheeses that go well with REDS:

Canadian Black Cheddar-Sharp

Blue Cheese:

Roaring 40's blu-stronger

Danish-more mild

Gouda-thin strips

Manchego-older

Smoked Mozzerella

Goat Cheese

Cheeses that go well with lighter REDS:

Carmody/California cheese/artisan

Cheeses that go well with WHITES:

Perano

Prima Donna Blue

Manchego-younger

Bruder Basal

Smoke Mozzerella

Asiago

Aged Provolone

One of my favorite cheeses is Telaggio. It is wonderful with honey and candied walnuts or pecans. This yummy dish is great served with a bold RED wine.

Serving sizes: 11/2 to 2 oz of cheese per person