r/lists • Posted by Eleanor Vance🍜 Food
Top Artisanal Cheese Brands to Pair with Crisp White Wines
14 items0 reactions0 followers
Thread
- 1
Vermont Creamery Fresh Goat Cheese Log
vermontcreamery.comYou can't go wrong with a classic! This fresh chèvre is beautifully mild, with a bright, clean flavor and smooth texture that perfectly complements the zesty notes of a crisp white wine. - 2
Cypress Grove Humboldt Fog
cypressgrovecheese.comThis iconic goat cheese is a showstopper! Its tangy, earthy notes, coupled with that distinctive ribbon of edible ash, make it a fascinating partner for a vibrant Sauvignon Blanc. - 3
Laura Chenel Fresh Chèvre
laurachenel.comA true pioneer in American goat cheese, Laura Chenel's chèvre offers a wonderfully fresh, mild taste and a clean finish that just begs for a light, aromatic white. - 4
Cypress Grove Purple Haze
cypressgrovecheese.comIf you're feeling adventurous, this goat cheese infused with lavender and fennel pollen is a dream. Its aromatic complexity is simply divine with a mineral-driven white wine like a Riesling or Sauvignon Blanc. - 5
Bellwether Farms Fresh Ricotta
bellwetherfarms.comFor something super delicate, their fresh ricotta is heavenly. Its light, creamy texture and mild, clean flavor are fantastic with a very gentle, crisp white that won't overpower it. - 6
Marin French Cheese Petite Breakfast Brie
marinfrenchcheese.comThis small, delicate brie is a wonderful choice. Its creamy, slightly buttery profile finds a lovely balance with the effervescence of a sparkling white or a light, crisp Pinot Grigio. - 7
Garrotxa
en.wikipedia.orgThis earthy, firm goat cheese from Catalonia is a revelation with Pinot Grigio. Its nutty and slightly grassy characteristics really bring out the fruit notes in the wine. - 8
Manchego (3-6 month aged)
gourmetdash.comA younger Manchego, aged for three to six months, offers a firm yet pliable texture with nutty, slightly tangy flavors that beautifully complement the bright, citrusy notes of a Sauvignon Blanc. - 9
Emmi Le Gruyère AOP (Doux)
shop.luckysupermarkets.comWhen you choose a young Gruyère, often labeled 'Doux' or 'Mild,' you get a sweet, nutty cheese that isn't too assertive. It melts beautifully and pairs wonderfully with a crisp white without overwhelming it. - 10
Authentic Greek Feta
fairfieldcheese.comThe salty, tangy, and crumbly nature of a good Greek feta is absolutely brilliant with a crisp, acidic white. Think Sauvignon Blanc or even an Albariño; the brininess is a perfect match! - 11
Burrata
en.wikipedia.orgOh, burrata! Its fresh, milky creaminess and delicate flavor are a match made in heaven with a light, crisp white wine. The wine's acidity cuts through the richness beautifully. - 12
Vermont Creamery Cremont
vermontcreamery.comThis mixed-milk cheese (cow and goat) with its lovely bloomy rind offers a delightful balance of creamy and tangy. It's fantastic with a crisp white that can highlight its nuanced flavors. - 13
Bucheron
en.wikipedia.orgThis French goat cheese has a unique texture – a creamy, soft interior with a firmer, tangier rind. Its versatility makes it a fantastic partner for a crisp Chenin Blanc or a dry Sauvignon Blanc. - 14
Laura Chenel Creamy Goat Brie
laurachenel.comFor those who love brie but want a little goat cheese tang, this is it! It’s a bloomy-rind goat cheese that delivers a creamy texture with that distinct, lovely goat milk character, perfect with a crisp white.
Comments (0)
Log in to join the discussion