Iowa Cheese Pairing
These wines (or cider) have been selected to complement the flavors of each locally made cheese. Start with a sip, then take a bite of the corresponding cheese, and finish with another taste of wine (or cider) to enjoy the full flavor pairing!
(Tasting order is left to right)
(Scroll down for Cider Pairing info)
Wine Pairing:
Maytag's Havarti
with
Un-Oaked Seyval Blanc
Light and crisp dry white with flavors of citrus, apple, and pear.
Frisian Farm's Garden Vegetable Gouda
with
Front Porch
Semi-sweet rosé with fresh aromas of strawberry and red cherry.
Hinterland Dairy's Franklin Road Farmhouse Cheddar
with​
Behind the Shed Red
Dry red blend. Oak barrel-aged with flavors of blackberry and raspberry.​
Milton Creamery's Morning Harvest
with
All-Night White
Sweet white with flavors of freshly picked grapes and honeysuckle.​​
Cider Pairing:
Maytag's Havarti
with
Orchard Blend Dry Cider
Bright acidity with flavors of stone fruit, melon, and honeydew.​​
Frisian Farm's Garden Vegetable Gouda
with
Green Apple & Honey Cider
Crisp green apple flavors balanced with a bit of sweetness from local honey.​
Hinterland Dairy's Franklin Road Farmhouse Cheddar
with​
Blackberry Peach Cider
Juicy blackberry and peach flavors infused with pure organic vanilla.
Milton Creamery's Morning Harvest
with
Passionfruit Pineapple Cider
Fresh passionfruit and pineapple flavors mixed with tropical aromas from Galaxy hops.​​