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THE BASICS

GOAT Wine Regions
SOFT: Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinotage
HARD: Pinotage, Merlot, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon

COW & SHEEP
MEDIUM: Pinotage, Shiraz
HARD: Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Chenin Blanc, Pinotage, Sauvignon Blanc

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BORDEAUX - Gorgonzola, Brie
CABERNET SAUVIGNON - US Brie, Camembet, Sharp Cheddar, Danish Blu,
CHAMPAGNE - Colby, Mild Cheddar, Gouda, Chevre, Edam
CHARDONNAY - Mild Cheddar, Provolone, Gruyere, Parmigiano-Reggiano
GEWURZTRAMINER - Muenster, Caraway, Chevre, Swiss
MERLOT - Gouda, Gruyere, Pecorino Toscano
MUSCAT - Gorgonzola
PORT- Sharp Cheddar, Gorgonzola, Roqueforte, Stilton
PINOT GRIGIO - Asiago, Ricotta
PINOT NOIR - Ricotta, Asiago
RIESLING - Cheshire, Colby, Edam, Gouda, Monterey Jack
SAUVIGNON BLANC - Shard Cheddar, Goat Cheese, Gruyere, Blue Castello
WHITE ZINFANDEL- Cream Cheese
ZINFANDEL - Muenster, Goat Cheese, Gouda, Asiago

ALL CHEESE ALL THE TIME!

Cheese
Country
Type
Wine
Asiago Italy Hard Bardolino
Bel Paese Italy Semi-soft Chardonnay
Baby Swiss US Semi-soft Asti Spumanit
Blue Varied Hard Tawny Port, Madeira, Sherry
Blue Castello Denmark Soft Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc
Boschetto al Tartufo Italy Soft Barolo, Sangiovese
Boursin France Soft Gewurztraminer
Brick US Semi-hard Chardonnay
Brie France Soft Champagne, Sweet Sherry, Merlot
Bucheron France Soft Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
Camembert France Soft Cabernet, Chenin Blanc
Cambozolo Bavaria Soft-ripened Chardonnay
Cheddar, mild England Semi-hard Champagne, Chardonnay
Cheddar, sharp England Semi-hard Cabernet, Rioja, Sauvignon Blanc
Cheshire England Semi-hard Riesling
Chevre France Semi-hard Gewurztraminer, Champagne
Colby US Semi-hard Riesling, Champagne
Cotija Mexico Semi-hard Chardonnay, Riesling
Cream Cheese US/varied Soft White Zinfandel
Crème fraiche France Soft Dessert Wine
Danish Blue Denmark Semi-hard Cabernet
Derby England Hard Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc
Double Gloucester England Semi-hard Sancerre
Dry Jack US Hard Sancerre
Edam Holland Hard Riesling, Dry Champagne
Emmentaler Switzerland Hard Beujoiais, Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Feta Greece Soft Beaujolais
Fontina Italy Semi-soft Barolo, Barbaresco, Nebbiolo
Fresh Mozarella Italy Soft Light Reds, Whites
Goat Cheese France/varied Soft Sancerre, Vouvray
Gorgonzolo Italy Soft Sauternes - Bordeaux
Gouda Holland Semi-hard Riesling, Champagne
Graddost Sweden Semi-hard Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc
Grafton Village Cheddar US Vermont Hard Cabernet, Rioja, Sauvignon Blanc
Grana Padano Italy Hard Barolo, Barbaresco, Brunello di Montalcino
Gruyere Switzerland Hard Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
Havarti Denmark Semi-soft Bordeaux, Rioja
Humbolt Fog, Goat Cheese US, California Natural Rind California or Australian Chardonnay
Jarlsberg Norway Hard Light Reds, Whites
Kasseri Greece Semi-soft Light Reds, Whites
Limburger Belgium Soft Beer
Madrigal Baby Swiss France Semi-soft Fruity Reds, Whites
Manchego Spain Hard Rioja, Ribera del Duero, Merlot
Mascarpone Italy Soft Sweet, Dessert Wines
Maytag Blue US Semi-hard Light Reds, Whites
Mini Babybel France/US   Whites
Monterey Jack US Semi-hard Riesling
Morbier France Semi-soft Fleurie, Beaujolais
Mozzarella Bufala Italy Soft Chianti
Muenster France Soft Beaujolais, Zinfandel
Neufchatel France, US Soft Sauvignon Blanc, Sancerre
Panela Mexico Semi-hard Chardonnay, Riesling
Parmigiano-Reggiano Italy Hard Chardonnay
Pave Affinois France Soft Sauvignon Blanc, Sancerre
Pecorino Italy Hard Chianti Riserva
Pecoino Romano Italy/France Hard Chianti Riserva
Port Salut Denmark Semi-soft Chinon, Bourgueil
Provolone Italy Semi-hard Chardonnay, Chianti Riserva, Barolo
Raclette France Hard Beaujolais
Roquefort France Semi-hard Tawny Port, Madeira, Sherry
Smoked Gouda Holland Hard Reds or Whites
Sonoma Jack US Semi-hard Sauvignon Blanc
Stilton Engalnd Semi-hard Port
Swiss US Hard Gewurtraminer
Teleme US Soft Sauvignon Blanc, Sancerre
Tillamook Cheddar US Hard Fruity wines, dark beer
Wensleydale England Hard Gewurztraminter, Chardonnay
Zamarano Spain Hard Rioja, Aged Spanish Sherry, Sangria

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