Martha Stewart's Wine and Cheese Pairing

Wine and cheese? Yes, please! From serving an elegant charcuterie spread to unwinding with a cheese board at home (we all do it), these are wine complements that will earn you compliments.

Red Wine

Cabernet Sauvignon - a full-bodied red with dark fruit notes help bring out the flavors of stronger cheeses

• Aged Cheddar
• Roquefort
• Aged Gouda

Pinot Noir - the light body and notes of dark fruit pair best with cheese that have more delicate flavors

• Gruyere
• Brie
• Buche

Merlot - mid-range cheeses pair best to this easy-drinking red with a smooth finish

• Fontina
• Gouda
• Camembert

Malbec - notes of chocolate and ripe fruits allow for cheese pairings of bolder flavors 

• Manchego
• Taleggio
• Aged Cheddar

Bordeaux Blend - earthy notes and bold fruit flavors in this wine will complement cheeses with equally bold flavors

• Camembert
• Chèvre
• Roquefort

Tempranillo - grown predominantly in Spain, pair this wine with Spanish cheeses 

• Roncal 
• Manchego
• Mahon

Sangiovese - dry Italian wine with high tannins and acidity makes a perfect pairing  to creamier cheeses

• Parmesan Reggiano
• Mozzarella
• Fontina
• Ricotta

White Wine

Sauvignon Blanc - the light profile and citrusy character allow for a wide range of cheese pairings

• Brie
• Sharp Cheddar
• Gouda
• Monterey Jack

Pinot Grigio - medium-to-high acidity and notes of citrus allow for varied cheese pairings

• Crottin
• Ricotta
• Gouda
• Mozzarella

Chardonnay - an unoaked Chardonnay that is higher in acidity will pair with stronger cheese while oaked Chardonnay with lower acidity will complement more delicately flavored cheese

• Camembert
• Gouda
• Brie
• Gruyere

Moscato - the sweet flavors of this wine works wonders with spicier cheeses 

• Gorgonzola
• Valdeón
• Muenster
• Pepper Jack

Riesling - pair sweet to semi-dry Riesling with salty and medium-aged cheese, while dry Riesling should be paired with creamier cheeses

• Feta
• Monterey Jack
• Brie
• Fondue

Viognier - its dry profile and high acidity complement savory cheeses

• Jarisberg
• Camembert
• Smoked Gouda
• Triple Creme

Rosé - bright and acidic Rosé pair with tangy or salty cheese while sweeter Rosé pairs with creamier cheese

• Aged Gouda
• Triple Creme
• Feta

Sparkling - its effervescence and high acidity make for a great pairing with buttery, creamy cheeses

• Baby Swiss
• Brie
• Camembert
• Chèvre