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The Ultimate Wine & Cheese Pairings for Your Next Holiday Soiree

November 20, 2019

Thank you Castello Cheese for sponsoring this post. Castello Cheese makes entertaining easy with its range of flavors.

The holiday season is upon us and our social calendars are filled with holidays and events. The worst thing is when you’re enjoying a glass of wine, take some cheese from the charcuterie board, and the two things completely clash. Not only does it leave a bad taste in your mouth, but it can also change the vibe of the party. Learn from others’ mistakes and don’t have the same faux pas at your holiday soiree. Today, I’m sharing three wine and cheese pairings that go perfectly together!

Best Wine and Cheese Pairings for the Holidays | top US lifestyle blogger, Greta Hollar
The Ultimate Wine & Cheese Pairings for Your Next Holiday Soiree | Greta Hollar

The Ultimate Wine & Cheese Pairings for Your Next Holiday Soiree

First off, you need some good cheese. My go-to? Castello Cheese! They have such a wide variety and a type for every cheese lover. Castello Cheese has more than 40 cheeses with different tastes, flavors, and textures. So there’s something for everyone! Who doesn’t love variety in their cheeses? (Find Castello Cheese near you here.) I ended up getting the Creamy Havarti, Smoked Gouda, and Danish Blue cheeses. Now, onto the wine pairings!

The Ultimate Wine & Cheese Pairings for Your Next Holiday Soiree | Greta Hollar

First Up, the Creamy Havarti

This cheese is a mild, aromatic, and creamy cheese with a hint of tanginess.

Wine Pairing

Havarti is good with red wine, like Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, or Merlot. If red isn’t your cup of tea and you enjoy a white, Havarti also pairs well with Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, or Buttery Chardonnay. I paired with Cabernet Sauvignon.

The Ultimate Wine & Cheese Pairings for Your Next Holiday Soiree | Greta Hollar
The Ultimate Wine & Cheese Pairings for Your Next Holiday Soiree | Greta Hollar

The Second Cheese is Smoked Gouda

Smoked Gouda starts with mild and creamy Gouda cheese and is lightly smoked over hickory wood chips to create a rich, delectable smoky flavor. This cheese is my favorite!

Wine Pairing

Pair a Pinot Noir with Gouda. Savory, fruit-forward wines like Merlot are also a great option for smoked cheeses.

The Ultimate Wine & Cheese Pairings for Your Next Holiday Soiree | Greta Hollar
The Ultimate Wine & Cheese Pairings for Your Next Holiday Soiree | Greta Hollar

Lastly, the Traditional Danish Blue

A fine, nutty, blue mold aroma with hints of marzipan and a soft bitterness of sourdough. In my opinion, blue cheeses are the hardest to find a wine to pair because it’s tricky. 

Wine Pairing

Fruity wines! Most Sauvignon Blancs, dry Rieslings, and Italian whites will not clash. I picked a Sauvignon Blanc to pair with the Danish Blue Cheese.

The Ultimate Wine & Cheese Pairings for Your Next Holiday Soiree | Greta Hollar
The Ultimate Wine & Cheese Pairings for Your Next Holiday Soiree | Greta Hollar

Unless you’re having a huge event, you don’t need more than three wine and cheese pairings. If you have some Castello Cheese and want to do a little cooking, scroll through their Pinterest board for recipe inspiration. It’s nice if you have cheese leftover and don’t want it to go to waste! I’ve been looking through their recipes and have several saved for future dinner parties.

The Ultimate Wine & Cheese Pairings for Your Next Holiday Soiree | Greta Hollar
The Ultimate Wine & Cheese Pairings for Your Next Holiday Soiree | Greta Hollar

Hopefully, this saves you from a potential wine/cheese disaster! Castello Cheese makes holiday entertaining easier, with its range of flavors, making for a well-rounded taste experience. Find Castello Cheese near you for your next holiday party! 

What’s your favorite wine and cheese combination? Share with me in a comment below!

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Comments

  1. Lizzie says

    November 20, 2019 at 12:29 pm

    All of these cheeses look amazing! Love that you added the wine pairing! This would be perfect for a holiday party 🙂

    Lizzie
    http://www.lizzieinlace.com

  2. Mariah says

    November 20, 2019 at 1:05 pm

    Wine and cheese! Now that’s my language.

    http://moosmusing.com

  3. Rach says

    November 20, 2019 at 1:26 pm

    You are speaking my language! Love wine & cheese and can’t get enough of them during the holidays!

    http://www.rdsobsessions.com

  4. Carrington | Chaos and Coffee says

    November 20, 2019 at 3:42 pm

    These pairings look delicious! I’m definitely going to refer back to this when I’m doing my holiday party planning! Xx.

  5. Ruth Josey says

    November 20, 2019 at 5:32 pm

    Mmmmm! I’m really hungry right now and all I’d need would be a great cheese and a glass of wine! Shared on Twitter and Facebook so I’ll know where to find it when I need it!

    Ruth
    https://voguefauxreal.com/2019/11/05

  6. Stephanie says

    November 20, 2019 at 7:47 pm

    Oooh my husband and I have been doing a lot of wine and cheese nights lately. It’s good to have some recommendations like this! I’ve never heard of these cheeses, but I can’t wait to try them!

  7. Kileen says

    November 20, 2019 at 10:43 pm

    All of these cheeses look so delicious! I’m sure they pair so perfectly with the wine as well!

    Kileen
    cute & little

  8. Kileen says

    November 20, 2019 at 10:50 pm

    I love wine and cheese parties so much! All of these cheeses sound so yummy!!

    Kileen
    cute & little

  9. Anna English says

    November 21, 2019 at 10:16 am

    I’m not a fan of cheese, but I’ll totally drink all the wine! Haha

  10. Marlene says

    November 21, 2019 at 11:53 am

    Ok yum. I want all of these cheeses, and the wine! Your photos are so cute took, love the dress.

  11. Ada says

    November 21, 2019 at 9:04 pm

    Oh this wine and cheese board looks so GOOD and perfect for the holidays.

  12. Amanda says

    November 25, 2019 at 10:41 am

    Would love to throw a party like these! Love wine and cheese, but always have no idea where to start when pairing.

  13. Laura Leigh says

    November 26, 2019 at 4:49 pm

    All about some good wine and cheese pairings !

    xo Laura Leigh
    http://www.louellareese.com

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