Great matches
The complex flavour of Washed Rind cheese matches well with:
- Pickles, gherkins and cornichons
- Beef fillet, kangaroo and venison
- Bacon and smoked meats
- Potatoes
- Mushrooms
- Sourdough bread
- Hazelnuts
- Dates
Washed Rind Cheese and Wine
The more mature the Washed Rind cheese, the heavier the style of wine you should match with it. In general, for ripe Washed Rind cheese choose from:
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Sparkling wines such as a sparkling red
- Medium bodied reds such as Pinot Noir, Shiraz, Grenache
- ‘Sticky’ Dessert wines such as Botrytis Riesling or Semillon
- Fortified wines such as Muscat, Port, Tokay
- Beer - probably the best match of all!
