Wines to pair with cheese & fruit >>

Red Wine
Red Semi-Sweet:
Red Table Wine
Red Sweet/Dessert:: Madeira, Marsala, Port, Sherry
White Wine
White
Semi-Dry: Riesling, Viognier
White Sparkling: Sparkling Moscato, Champagne, Sparkling Chardonnay
White Wine
White Sweet:
Gewürztraminer,
German Riesling, Moscato
White Dessert: Sparkling Moscato, Ice Wine
Blush Wine
Blush Dry:
Rosé
Blush
Semi-Dry:
White Zinfandel, Sparkling Sweet Rosé
Blush Wine
Blush Sparkling:
Sparkling White Zinfandel, Sparkling Pinot Noir
Recipes
Cheese, Wine & Fruit Chart

Cheese

Wine

Fruit

Soft, Fresh Cheeses

  • Cream Cheese,
    Mascarpone, Neufchatel

 

Champagne

 

Apples, Grapes, Pears, Mangos, Melons

Soft, Ripened Cheeses

  • Brie, Camembert

 

Beaujolais, Cabernet Sauvignon, Champagne, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Port, Sherry

 

Plums, Berries, Apples

Semi-Soft Cheeses

  • Fontina

 

Gewürztraminer, Pinot Grigio

 

Apples, Pears

  • Havarti
Chardonnay, Dry Rosé,
Sauvignon Blanc
Grapes, Pears, Raisins
  • Monterey Jack, Muenster
Beaujolais, Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc,
Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc
Plums, Strawberries, Peaches
  • Mozzarella (Fresh)
Beaujolais, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Grigio,
Pinot Noir
Berries, Melons, Peaches, Pineapple

Semi-Hard Cheeses

  • Cheddar, Edam, Gouda

 

Burgundy, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Riesling

 

Apples, Grapes, Peaches, Pears

  • Emmentaler, Swiss
Champagne, Gewurtzraminer, Riesling
Apples, Grapes, Peaches, Pears
  • Gruyère, Provolone
Amarone, Beaujolais, Chardonnay, Dolcetto, Sauternes, Sauvignon Blanc, Port
Grapes, Melons, Peaches, Pineapple

Hard Cheeses

  • Aged Asiago

 

Bardolino, Cabernet, Chardonnay,
Rioja, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc

 

Apples, Pears

  • Parmesan
Burgundy, Chianti, Merlot, Riesling
Apples, Figs, Grapes
  • Romano
Amarone, Barbesco, Barolo, Chianti, Zinfandel
Melons, Mangos

Hispanic-Style Cheeses (Quesos)

  • Asadero (semi-soft)

 

Champagne, Chardonnay

 

Apples, Peaches, Pears

  • Cotija
    (similar to Parmesan)
Chardonnay, Riesling
Bananas, Berries, Mangos
  • Queso Blanco (similar to Monterey Jack)
Dry Rosé
Grapes, Pears, Raisins

Blue-Veined Cheeses

  • Blue, Gorgonzola,
    Roquefort

 

Amarone, Moscato, Port, Sauternes

 

Apples, Grapes, Pears

  • Stilton
Port
Pears

Goat Cheeses

  • Chèvre, Feta

 

Champagne, Chenin Blanc,
Pouilly Fume, Sancerre,
Sauvignon Blanc

 

Apples, Pears, Peaches