Wine and Cheese Pairings March 19

 

Pinot Grigio + Provolone

The wine by itself was pretty citrusy with high lemon flavors. It was dry and acidic. The provolone was smooth and mild. When paired together there was nothing too good about it. No flavors were brought out in the cheese or wine and the wine masked the flavor of the cheese. The cheese tasted slightly less salty with the wine, but the wine tasted more like alcohol.

Red Blend + Muenster

The wine was dry and very tannic. There were intense cedar flavors with a slight sweetness of fruit flavors such as cherry and plum. The muenster was a buttery smooth cheese with a bit of a nutty flavor. The cheese seemed less salty, similar to the provolone paired with pinot grigio. The cheese also seemed fattier when with the wine. However, the wine dampened the cheese flavor.

Cabernet Syrah + Colby

The wine had a very sweet smell, most likely the syrah. There were hints of dark fruit flavors and chocolate. The colby cheese had a more sharp flavor with a buttery finish. When paired together there were smokey flavors brought out in the wine, it was nice. The wine was less tannic when paired with the cheese. The cheese was sweeter with the wine. Overall I would try this combination again.