Wine
Pair our exquisite cheeses with carefully selected wines for a delightful tasting experience. Join us in this simple yet elegant journey of flavors.
Discover the perfect harmony of flavors with our Muskegon Cheese Wine pairings, where each sip and bite offers a unique journey into the art of taste.
Pairing Our Cheeses and Wines: An Artful Journey
Rule #1: There are no rules in the delightful world of cheese and wine pairings. Trust your palate and indulge in what you love. Yet, for those who relish a touch of guidance, we offer a few thoughtful suggestions.
Complement or Contrast? The art of pairing wine with cheese can take two delightful paths: complementary or contrasting. Imagine the harmony of bold cheeses with robust wines or the delicate dance of mild cheeses with light-bodied wines. Or, explore the intrigue of contrasts, like an acidic or sparkling wine cutting through the richness of a triple-cream cheese, or a sweet wine softening the salty tang of a pungent blue.
Terroir: A Global Flavor Voyage Embrace the concept of terroir by pairing cheeses with wines from their native regions. This journey of flavors allows you to explore the unique connections between local wines and cheeses, whether they hail from Spain, France, or other renowned regions. ‘Goes with where it grows’ is more than a pairing technique; it’s a gateway to the world’s diverse culinary landscapes.
The Pairing List Our curated list offers a selection of wines available at The Cheese Lady Muskegon, alongside recommended cheese pairings. Use this list as a starting point for your explorations, keeping in mind that our collection is ever-evolving, just like our cheese offerings. Remember, while we take our wine and cheese selections seriously, the experience should be anything but. Let joy guide your journey as you sip, taste, savor, and enjoy!”
France
| Wine | Basic Profile |
Try These Cheeses
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| Blanc de Camarsac | White Bordeaux, Sauvignon Blanc |
Blue Castello, Bucherolle, Barber’s Cheddar, Drunken Goat, Brie
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| Domaine des Geneves Chablis | Stainless steel, no oak, 100% Chardonnay |
Brie, Boucherolle, Cashel Blue, Cambozola, Cantalet, Cave-Aged
Gruyerre, Parmigiano-Reggiano, Prima Donna – Young and Aged |
| Barton & Geustier Vouvray | Chenin Blanc, Loire Valley |
Blue Castello, Raclette, Brie, Cantalet, Feta
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| Trimbach Gewurztraminer | Alsace, spicy, dry |
Fresh Chevre, Pecorino, Robiola, Prarie Rose, Emental
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| Bastide Cotes du Rhone Blanc | Viognier, fresh, fruity, floral nose, balanced acidity |
Cambozola, Dunbarton Blue, Goat Gouda, Havarti
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| Picpoul de Pinet | Delicate with good acidic structure & balance |
Delice de Bourgogne, Saint Angel, Cantalet, Taleggio
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| Cote Mas Blanc Mediterranee | Dry, crisp, some fruitiness |
Havarti, Brie, Double Crème Gouda, Feta, Le Roule, Pyrenees
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| Saint-Hilaire Blanquette de Limoux Brut | Think Champagne! |
Fromager d’Affinois, Delice de Bourgogne, Brillat-Savarin, Irish
Cheddar, Double Crème Gouda, Fresh Chevre, Le Roule |
| Chateau de Campuget Rosé | Syrah, Grenache Noir, easy drinking, strawberry, cherry |
Fresh Chevre, Feta, Humbolt Fog, Le Roule, Grumpy Goat, Cantalet
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| Bourgogne Pinot Noir Domaine Nudant | Lighter bodied, medium acidity, lower tannins |
Cantalet, Comte, Young Prima Donna, Boucherolle, Young Manchego
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| Chateauneuf-du-Pape Les Trois Couronnes |
Soft tannins, fruity, black cherry |
Barber’s Cheddar, Cantalet, Comte, Aged Prima Donna, Raclette, Cave- Aged Gruyere, Vlaskaas, Morbier, Mahon
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| Cotes-du-Rhone Les Trois Couronnes | Rich with plums, blackberries, smooth tannins, big |
Cantalet, Bella Vitano Gold, Bleu d’Auvergne, Ewephoria
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| Domaine Bart Marsanny Les Finottes | Burgundy, Pinot Noir, raspberry, cherry, oak, big |
Midnight Moon, Aged Prima Donna, Comte, Cave-Aged Gruyere
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| Cote Mas Rouge Intense | Smooth, soft, ripe berries, easy drinker |
Smoked Gouda, Feta, Blue Castello, Aged Prima Donna, Cheddar
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| Fortant Cabernet Sauvignon | Big black fruit, blueberry, violet |
Canadian Cheddar, Comte, Aged Prima Donna, Lamb Chopper
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Italy
| Wine | Basic Profile |
Try These Cheeses
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| Dogajolo Toscano Bianco | Refreshing, light, crisp apple, hint of honey, soft finish |
Fresh Mozzarella, Brie, Trugole, Cambozola, Burrata
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| Anselmi San Vincenzo | Northern Italy, pear, apple, lemon, light-medium body |
Asiago, Taleggio, Bella Vitano, Le Roule, Trugole, Fontina Fontal
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| Abbazia di Novacella | Bright, clean, juicy, mineral |
Podda Classico, Asiago, Taleggio, Parmegiano-Reggiano
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| Scalabrone Rosato | Ripe cherries, herbs, fruity finish |
Trugole, Podda Classico, Piave Vecchio, Provolone, Bella Vitano
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| Dogajolo Toscano Rosso | Sangiovese, fruity, soft palate, cherry, vanilla, spice |
Asiago, Fontina Fontal, Piave, Provolone, Pecorino, Parmigiano
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| Villa di Vetrice Chianti Rufina | Balanced tannins, good acidity |
Parmigiano-Reggiano, Pecorino, Piave Vecchio, Aged Provolone
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| Franco Serra Barbera d’Alba | Berry, balsamic, light tannin |
Fontina Fontal, Taleggio, Ossau-Iraty, Piave, Pecorino
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| Layer Cake Primitivo | Black fruit, white pepper, lush, big |
Asiago, Pecorino, Piave, Ewephoria, Balarina, Aged Prima Donna
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| Santa Cristina Sangiovese | Black cherry, violet, velvety, medium tannins |
Parmigiano-Reggiano, Fontina Fontal, Pecorino, Provolone
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Spain/Portugal
| Wine | Basic Profile |
Try These Cheeses
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| Marques de Irun Verdejo | Citrus, mineral, nectarine, zesty acidity, slightly bitter finish |
Fresh Chevre, Humbolt Fog, Brie, Garroxta, Young Manchego
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| Martin Codax Albarino | Crisp, dry, apple, pear, bright acidity |
Young Manchego, Brie, Cambozola, Le Roule, Goat Gouda
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| Gazela Vihno Verde – Portugal | Lime, green apple, peach, medium-high acidity, slight bubbles |
Brie, French Feta, Young Manchego, Mahon, Double Crème Gouda
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| La Vendimia Rioja | Garnacha, Tempranillo, fruit forward, raspberry, spice |
Old or Young Manchego, Iberico, Podda Classico, Goat Gouda
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| Marques de Riscal Proximo | Tempranillo, blackberry, plum, licorice, anise |
Ossau-Iraty, Pena Gorda, Garroxta, Taleggio, Mahon, Cheddar
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| Ergo Rioja | Tangy cherry with fresh fruit acidity, slightly tannic finish |
Iberico Curado, Manchego, Irish Cheddar, Plain Havarti
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| Faustino VII | Tempranillo, Rioja, Fresh berry, pear, clean finish |
Young Iberico, Pena Gorda, Manchego, Garroxta
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| Ugarte Rioja Tempranillo | Black cherry, herb, firm tannins |
Iberico Curado, Queso al Romero, Manchego, Ewephoria
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| Las Rocas Garnacha | Big and hearty, black cherry, black plum, licorice, peppercorn |
Aged Manchego, Ossau Iraty, Queso con Aceitunas
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| Alto-Cinco Garnacha | Blueberries, red cherries violets, long finish |
Mahon, Queso al Romero, Aged Manchego, Cave-Aged Gruyere
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| Sandeman Tawny Porto | Vanilla, dried red fruits, wood, elegant finish |
Bleu des Basques, Roquefort, Stilton, Delft Blue
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| Sandeman Ruby Porto | Red fruits, plums, strawberries, rich and balanced |
Bleu d’Auvergne, Cantar de Covadonga, Valdeon, Gorgonzola
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Chile/Argentina
| Wine | Basic Profile |
Try These Cheeses
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| Concha y Toro Casillero del Diablo Chardonnay | Pineapple, citrus, vanilla, bright acidity |
Fresh Chevre, Brie, Cashel Blue, Prarie Breeze Cheddar, Feta
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| Bodega Adamisque Serbal Viognier | Sweet aromas, nice acidity, fresh, honey, passion fruit |
Cambozola, Capra, Goat Gouda, Irish Cheddar, Young Manchego
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| Maquis Cabernet Sauvignon | Red fruit, spice, medium tannins and acidity |
Prarie Breeze Cheddar, Mahon, Comte, Vlaskaas, Blue Castello
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| Concha y Toro Casillero del Diablo Carmenere | Cherry, blackberry, pepper, spice, earthy, big |
Beecher’s Flagship, Aged Prima Donna, Barber’s Cheddar
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| Apaltagua Reserva Carmenere | Juicy red and black cherries, smooth tannins, tobacco |
Nordic Smoked Cheddar, Vlaskaas, Ewephoria
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| Lopez Noceti 1919 Malbec | Inky, plum, ripe red fruit, soft tannins, long finish |
Emental, Aged Prima Donna, Beemster XO, Mona Lisa
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| Layer Cake Sea of Stones | Dense, ripe black fruit, espresso, dark chocolate, lavender, big |
Bleu des Basques, Ossau Iraty, Podda Classico, Aged Prima Donna
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| Chakras Malbec | Smooth and supple, black fruit, firm tannins, refreshing acidity, oak |
Cashel Blue, Iberico, Manchego, Taleggio, Barber’s Cheddar
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| El Malbec de Ricardo Santos | Black cherry, rich, earthy, silky, weighty, big |
Taleggio, Ewephoria, Aged Manchego, Prarie Breeze Cheddar
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