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Cheese Wheel Challenge

Cheese & Wine Pairing

1. 

Beemster Royal

Holland

Pair with an Pinot Noir.  This medium-bodied wine complements the rich cheese, accompanied by dried apricots, almonds, whole grain crackers, and honeycomb.

2. 

Frans Hals Matured Goat’s Cheese

Holland

Match with a crisp Sauvignon Blanc. Serve with dried cranberries, pecans, water crackers, and a drizzle of honey or lavender for a vibrant pairing.

3. 

Rembrandt Aged Gouda Style

Holland

A robust Cabernet Sauvignon enhances this cheese. Pair with dried pears, hazelnuts, rye crackers, and dark chocolate for a rich experience.

4. 

Bella Pepato Cheese

Australia
 

A spicy Shiraz pairs beautifully. Serve with dried plums, cashews, crispbreads, and olive tapenade to complement its peppery notes.

5. 

Leyden (Spiced Gouda)

Holland
 
Pair with a Riesling featuring crisp acidity. Accompany with dried apple slices, Brazil nuts, multigrain crackers, mustard, or pickled vegetables.

 

6. 

Barber’s Vintage Cheddar

United Kingdom

A full-bodied Shiraz will complement this cheese. Serve with dried figs, walnuts, oat crackers, and a spoonful of onion or tomato chutney for a rich and satisfying flavor experience.

7. 

Crakington Cheddar Cheese

United Kingdom

A full-bodied Shiraz will complement this cheese. Serve with dried apples, roasted almonds, oat crackers, and apple chutney.

8. 

Smoked Red Fox Cheddar

United Kingdom
 
Pair with a lighter Merlot, or a Pinot Gris. Complement with dried figs, smoked almonds, wheat crackers, pickles, or smoky BBQ sauce.

9. 

Black Garlic Manchego

Spain

A Tempranillo works well with this cheese. Enhance the pairing with dates, Marcona almonds, rosemary crackers, and quince paste.

10. 

Zanetti Fresh Pecorino

Italy

A Vermentino or a Pinot Grigio pairs nicely. Serve with dried cherries, walnuts, water crackers, and a drizzle of olive oil and black pepper.

11. 

Fiddlers Green Cheese

United Kingdom

Pair with a Riesling.  This cheese goes well with dried pears, pecans, seeded crackers, berry compote, or a balsamic reduction.

12. 

FREE Cheese of Choice

(300g combined maximum weight)