Red wine and cheese go together as naturally as peas and carrots, so pairings for the two are simple. Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits offers a wide assortment of wine choices as well as informed staff, easy access, and affordable pricing.
The diverse, full inventory that we offer at Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits includes the major international brands as well as carefully chosen, unique brands.
The six separate Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits locations allow customers to run in and grab the drinks they need quickly and easily.
- Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits, Frank Sound, (345) 949-5397
- Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits, West Bay, (345) 946-8259
- Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits, East End, (345) 946-5686
- Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits Wine Cellar Retail, Seven Mile Beach, (345) 945-5260
- Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits Fine Wine Retail Store, George Town, (345) 949-0277
- Countryside Shopping Centre, Savannah, (345) 947-1536
Suggestions for Choosing Red Wines to Accompany Cheeses
Consider the vast diversity of both cheeses and red wines as you plan to pair the two. Any red wine will not blindly work with any cheese. You must choose strategically. The tannins within red wine need to balance with the cheese; it’s far too easy to overpower the cheese with strong tannins.
Parallels Work
The wine and cheese that you pair should parallel in terms of style and age. Pair traditional with traditional, quirky with quirky, etc.
An extension of this guideline is that the full body of a wine deserves a strong cheese while a lighter wine calls for a delicate cheese. If you mis-match your pairing, the stronger of the two will overwhelm the other and make it impossible to appreciate.
Cutting the Strength of Aged Cheeses
Aged cheeses can be strongly flavorful, and a light wine simply seems diminished in comparison. The opposite pairing of a delicate cheese with a high-tannin wine is equally inappropriate. However, if you choose a young red wine with unmellowed tannins, the tannins work with the fat in the cheese for an enhanced experience.
Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits Wine Suggestions for Specific Cheeses:
Feta Cheese with Pio Cesare Nebbiolo or Drouhin Beaujolais – Fruity and elegant, both of these wines complement the creamy, fattiness of the cheese without overpowering it.
Goat Cheese with Michael David Inkblot Cabernet Franc – Dry with a medium body, this wine embraces the flavors of the goat cheese to bring them both forward.
Brie and Dark Horse Merlot, Deloach Pinot Noir, or Drouhin Fleurie Cru – These red wine choices will cut through the fat, highlight the earthiness, or elevate the bite, respectively.
Gruyere and Indigo Eyes Pinot Noir, Sokol Blosser Dundee Hills Pinot Noir, Duck Pond Pinot Noir, or Domaine Carneros Avant-Garde Pinot Noir – the fruitiness of a Pinot Noir compliments the various sweet, savory, and nutty flavors of Gruyere cheeses. The wine and cheese share a similar degree of flavor and power, preventing overwhelming one member of the pair.
Gouda and Penfold Koonunga Hill Shiraz Cabernet, Oxford Landing Shiraz, Rosemount Shiraz, Yellow Tail Shiraz, and Lindeman Bin 50 Shiraz – Fruity Shiraz wines work well with the sharp sweetness of Gouda.
Aged Cheddar and 19 Crimes Cabernet Sauvignon, Decoy By Duckhorn Cabernet Sauvignon, BV Coastal Cabernet Sauvignon, Cape Landing Cabernet, or 75 Wine Company Cabernet Sauvignon – Following the rule of symmetry, a bold Cabernet Sauvignon will match the boldness of an aged cheddar!
As you plan out a cheese board, choose the most appropriate red wine pairings. Then, choose to order online from Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits or stop in at one of our six locations for immediate purchasing.
