Pairing Guides

Pairing Guides

Wine, beer, and food matches for your favorite cheeses.

36 articles Updated September 2026

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Manchego pairing board with aged Manchego, quince paste, Marcona almonds, olives, cured ham, and red wine - Manchego pairing | KnowTheCheese

Manchego Pairing: Rioja, Sherry, and Tapas Matches

Learn what to pair with Manchego cheese, from Fino Sherry and Rioja to membrillo,…

Manchego board with quince paste, almonds, olives, bread, and red wine.

Manchego Wine Pairing: Spanish Reds, Sherry, and Cava

Find the best wine pairing for Manchego, from Rioja and Garnacha to Fino Sherry…

Orange wine and cheese board with Brie, goat cheese, aged Gouda, alpine cheese, blue cheese, sheep cheese, cured meat, olives, nuts, dried fruit, pickles, bread, and orange wine glasses - orange wine and cheese pairing | KnowTheCheese

Orange Wine and Cheese Pairing: Best Board Matches

Pair orange wine with cheese by tannin, amber fruit, oxidative notes, salt, fat, and…

Cheese board with fig jam pepper jelly apricot preserves raspberry jam marmalade quince paste Brie cheddar Gouda Manchego blue cheese goat cheese and crackers - Pairing jams and jellies with cheese | KnowTheCheese

Pairing Jams and Jellies with Cheese: Best Matches by Spread Style

Pair jams, jellies, preserves, marmalade, pepper jelly, chutney, and mostarda with cheese by matching…

Japanese whisky and cheese pairing board with highball, Brie, aged Gouda, alpine cheese, blue cheese, nori, rice crackers, apple, and roasted nuts | KnowTheCheese

Pairing Japanese Whisky and Cheese by Highball, Malt, or Smoke

Pair Japanese whisky with cheese by clean malt, fruit, oak, restrained smoke, highball dilution,…

Parmesan pairing board with crystalline Parmesan wedge, shavings, pasta, risotto, balsamic, figs, walnuts, and red wine - Parmesan pairing | KnowTheCheese

Parmesan Pairing: Wine, Honey, and Food Matches

Learn what to pair with Parmigiano-Reggiano, from Lambrusco and Barolo to honey, walnuts, figs,…

Parmesan board with chunks, grated cheese, bread, olives, cured meat, and wine glasses.

Parmesan Wine Pairing: Best Reds, Whites, and Sparkling Matches

Find the best wine pairing for Parmesan, from Lambrusco and Chianti to Barolo and…

Spanish cheese and wine pairing board with firm sheep cheese, goat cheese, blue cheese, quince paste, almonds, olives, and wine glasses - Spanish cheese and wine pairing | KnowTheCheese

Spanish Cheese and Wine Pairing: Best Regional Matches

Pair Spanish cheese and wine by region, texture, salt, and age. See matches for…

Summer cheese pairing board with feta, burrata, mozzarella, Halloumi, watermelon, tomatoes, peaches, and herbs | KnowTheCheese

Summer Cheese Pairing: Best Warm-Weather Board Matches

Pair cheese for summer by heat, moisture, salt, acidity, fruit, herbs, chilled wine, beer,…

Syrah and cheese pairing board with goat cheese, Brie, cheddar, Gouda, blue cheese, figs, pepper, grilled bread, and red wine | KnowTheCheese

Syrah and Cheese Pairing: Best Matches by Style

Pair Syrah with cheese by body, pepper, tannin, acidity, and board context. See matches…

Tuscan wine and Italian cheese board with Pecorino Toscano, aged pecorino, Parmigiano Reggiano, Taleggio, Gorgonzola, ricotta, olives, walnuts, bread, figs, salami, and wine glasses - Tuscan wine and Italian cheese pairing | KnowTheCheese

Tuscan Wine and Italian Cheese Pairing: Best Regional Matches

Pair Tuscan wines with Italian cheeses by acidity, tannin, age, salt, and rind. See…

Whiskey and cheese pairing board with aged cheddar, Gouda, blue cheese, nuts, chocolate, and whiskey glasses | KnowTheCheese

Whiskey and Cheese Pairing: Bourbon, Rye, Scotch, and Cocktail Matches

Pair whiskey and cheese by sweetness, rye spice, Scotch smoke, proof, oak, salt, blue…