Five rules of thumb for pairing red wine with cheese:
- Choose reds that are high in acidity
- Choose reds that are lower in tannin
- Choose reds that are fruity in flavor
- Choose reds that are lower in alcohol
- Choose reds that are older
A few suggestions:
Barbera
Beaujolais
Blaufrankisch
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon
Chianti
Gamay
Malbec
Merlot
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Meritage
Nebbiolo
Petit Verdot
Petite Sirah
Pinotage
Pinot Noir
Sangiovese
Syrah
Tempranillo
Zinfandel
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