Pairing Ideas
Profile: Elegant, warm, lightly spiced
Cheese Pairing: Aged Cheddar, Gruyère, Goat Brie
Charcuterie Pairing: Soppressata, Prosciutto
Savory Pairing: Pork chops with sage and browned butter
Dessert Pairing: Almond cake with Apricot Chardonnay glaze
Profile: Effervescent, citrusy, celebratory
Cheese Pairing: Crème Fraîche, Ricotta Salata, Fresh Mozzarella
Charcuterie Pairing: Serrano Ham, Finocchiona
Savory Pairing: Prosciutto‑wrapped chicken breast or turkey cutlets
Dessert Pairing: Vanilla ice cream with warm Apricot Sparkling jam
Profile: Cozy, aromatic, warm spices
Cheese Pairing: Creamy Goat Cheese, Ricotta, Brie
Charcuterie Pairing: Honey Ham, Spiced Salami
Savory Pairing: Moroccan‑style chicken thighs with cinnamon and cumin
Dessert Pairing: Vanilla ice cream with warm Apricot Spice drizzle
Profile: Deep, rich, luxurious
Cheese Pairing: Blue Cheese (Gorgonzola Dolce), Aged Gouda, Stilton
Charcuterie Pairing: Smoked Duck Breast, Coppa
Savory Pairing: Seared duck breast with crispy skin
Dessert Pairing: Classic cheesecake swirl with Blackberry Cabernet jam
Profile: Dark fruit with dried‑fruit richness, savory pepper, and Tempranillo’s earthy, lightly tannic backbone
Cheese Pairing: Gorgonzola Piccante, 24‑month Gouda, Comté
Charcuterie Pairing: Coppa, Lomo, Bresaola
Savory Pairing: Braised short ribs or beef cheeks
Dessert Pairing: Warm brownie bites topped with Blackberry Tempranillo jam
Profile: Festive, aromatic, comforting
Cheese Pairing: Aged Cheddar, Stilton, Brie
Charcuterie Pairing: Smoked Turkey, Holiday Ham
Savory Pairing: Roast turkey or glazed ham
Dessert Pairing: Gingerbread or spice cake with a warm cranberry‑cherry spoonful
Profile: Bold, earthy, structured, a bit of warm spice
Cheese Pairing: Smoked Cheddar, Aged Gouda, Ossau-Iraty
Charcuterie Pairing: Bresaola, Fennel Salami
Savory Pairing: Grilled flank steak with chimichurri
Dessert Pairing: Dark chocolate tart with a Marionberry Tempranillo drizzle
Profile: Fresh, floral, lightly tropical
Cheese Pairing: Humboldt Fog, Chèvre, Young Gouda
Charcuterie Pairing: Prosciutto di Parma, Speck
Savory Pairing: Pan‑seared halibut with lemon‑herb butter
Dessert Pairing: Lemon shortbread cookies topped with Nectarine Sauvignon Blanc jam
Profile: Soft, round, lightly buttery
Cheese Pairing: Triple Cream Brie, Camembert, Mild Cheddar
Charcuterie Pairing: Mortadella, Prosciutto Cotto
Savory Pairing: Roast chicken with thyme and white wine pan jus
Dessert Pairing: Mascarpone whipped cream with a Peach Chardonnay ribbon
Profile: Bright, deep and rich fruit
Cheese Pairing: Aged Manchego, Midnight Moon, Alpine-style
Charcuterie Pairing: Jamón Ibérico, Coppa
Savory Pairing: Pork tenderloin with rosemary and garlic pan sauce
Dessert Pairing: Vanilla bean panna cotta with a spoonful of Pluot Merlot jam
Profile: Familiar, bright, lightly spicy and savory
Cheese Pairing: Brie, Havarti, Mild Goat Cheese
Charcuterie Pairing: Genoa Salami, Prosciutto
Savory Pairing: Grilled pork chops with cracked black pepper
Dessert Pairing: Chocolate mousse topped with Strawberry Red Blend jam
Profile: Light, floral, refreshing
Cheese Pairing: Goat Brie, Feta, Fresh Burrata
Charcuterie Pairing: Rosette de Lyon, Prosciutto
Savory Pairing: Herb‑roasted salmon with crispy skin
Dessert Pairing: Pavlova topped with Strawberry Rosé jam and fresh berries
