Pairing Italian Wine and Italian Cheese in California

Wine goes with cheese. But not all wines go with all cheeses! Some pairings are extraordinary, some hum hum, and some make the wine or the cheese taste terrible. Finding the magic combinations is one of our joys here on Wine Predator; the right combination brings us so much joy! In general, we’ve learned: mild cheeses are better with mild wines, more robust wines pair best with robust cheeses. Think sauvignon blanc and goat cheese, Pinot Noir and brie, smoked cheese with rose, cheddar and red wines, blue cheese and sweet wines; these are some of our favorite, and easy go-to pairings. The beauty of a cheese board is to have a a few favorites and some surprises and to taste through to see what tickles your tastebuds! Continue reading →