Cheese
Best Wine with Blue Cheese
Pungent, salty blue cheese creates magic with sweet wines that balance its intensity.
Why This Pairing Works
The sweetness of dessert wines contrasts with blue cheese's saltiness and cuts through its richness. The combination is transformative—each component improves the other.
Best Wine Varieties for Blue Cheese
1Sauternes
2Port
3Late Harvest Riesling
4Vin Santo
5Ice Wine
Alternative Wine Choices
These wines also pair well with Blue Cheese:
BanyulsTokajiReciotoPedro Ximénez
Pairing Tips
- Roquefort and Sauternes is one of the world's great pairings
- Stilton and Vintage Port is a British classic
- Gorgonzola works with both sweet wines and aged reds
- The saltier the cheese, the sweeter the wine can be
Wines to Avoid
- Dry red wines (clash with blue mold)
- Light whites
- Sparkling wines
Top Pick
Sauternes
Our top recommendation for pairing with blue cheese.
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