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Cheese and wine complement each other in ways that other food and beverage pairings can't match! Learn how to pair firm, soft, and semi-firm cheeses with wine in this free video series from an expert sommelier.
There are 11 videos in this series:
Wine complements cheese's high levels of fat and protein because of wine's tannin. Learn more about pairing cheese and wine together in this free video from a professional wine sommelier.
Soft cheeses, like Brie and Camembert, pair with high acidic wines. Learn more about pairing soft cheeses with red and white wines in this free video from a professional wine sommelier.
Brine cheese, also known as goat cheese, is stored in salt water which pairs nicely with a white wine. Learn more about pairing goat cheese with white wines in this free video from a professional wine sommelier.
Semi-firm cheeses, like Munster, Gouda, and Havarti, are aged for a short period of time for a mild nutty flavor. Learn how to pair semi-firm cheeses with white wines in this free video from a professional wine sommelier.
Firm cheeses, like Swiss, Gruyere, and Manchego, are paired well with full bodied white wines. Learn more about how to pair firm cheeses with wine in this free video from a professional wine sommelier.
Cheddar is one of the most popular forms of cheese, and unlike many cheeses, it is paired excellently with red wines. Learn how to pair cheddar cheese with red wines in this free video from a professional wine sommelier.
As some of the most popular cheeses, provolone and mozzarella cheeses are nutty and spicy. Learn how to pair these cheeses with red wines in this free video from a professional wine sommelier.
Because of the saltiness of Parmesan cheese, white wines are a great pairing for Parmesan. Learn more about how to pair Parmesan cheese with white wines in this free video from a professional wine sommelier.
You have to be careful when pairing Parmesan cheese with red wines because of the saltiness, but they can make great partners. Learn how to pair Parmesan cheese with red wines in this free video from a professional wine sommelier.
Though it may sound weird, blue cheese and sweet wine pairings are one the best pairings in the world! Learn how to pair blue cheeses with sweet wine in this free video from a professional wine sommelier.
Blue cheese has a lot of flavor and texture that can be bitter. A sweet and fruity red wine is an excellent pairing for blue cheese. Learn how to pick a red wine for blue cheese in this free video from a professional wine sommelier.
Wine is made from the fermentation of grape juice and is made all over the world. Archaeologists believe wine was first created in Ancient Sumer, what is now Georgia and Iran. It was introduced into Europe by the Greeks over 5000 years ago and carried on into cultural and religious history by it being the representation of the blood of Christ given by Jesus at the Last Supper. Besides being an important part of the Eucharist, red wine plays an important role in fine dining cuisine all over the world and carries with it a unique personality and heritage.
We have all heard of it- cheese and wine make excellent partners for one another. Due to cheese's hight fat and wine's tannin, the two can compliment each other in remarkable ways. However, if you are just beginning your wine and cheese pairing knowledge, it can be difficult to even know where to start. Luckily, with the help of Expert Village, our expert, Jane Nickles, shows you how to pair cheese and wine. Learn how to pair all kinds of cheeses with wine: soft, semi-firm, firm, cheddar, and more! With her help, you can host your very own cheese and wine pairing party!
Jane Nickles Jane Nickles is the author of "Wine Speak 101", and a wine writer for "The Texas Wine and Food Gourmet", and "Eat and Drink Magazine". Jane is a certified specialist of wine, recognized by the society of wine educators. "Miss Jane," as her students call her, is the Sommelier Instructor for the Texas Culinary Academy, and she presents her popular wine seminars at Wine Bars, Restaurants, and Culinary Festivals throughout the country.dkdk
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