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Marin Cheese Board

Perfect Pairings for Fall

Tips for Assembling an Outstanding Cheese Board — and Don’t Forget the Wine (and Beer!)

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With the holidays fast approaching, you might be starting to think about what sorts of tasty snacks to put out when company comes to town. You can’t go wrong with a nicely composed cheese plate — but don’t just cube some cheddar and call it a day! Try our suggestions for a well-rounded fall cheese tray...

With the holidays fast approaching, you might be starting to think about what sorts of tasty snacks to put out when company comes to town. You can’t go wrong with a nicely composed cheese plate — but don’t just cube some cheddar and call it a day! Try our suggestions for a well-rounded fall cheese tray:

  • Schloss by Marin French Creamery: This Austrian-style washed rind triple crème features hints of brandy, fruit, and sour cream with a buttery richness. It pairs nicely with Gloria Ferrer Sonoma Brut Sparkling Wine, a Pinot Noir-dominated California bubbly with pear and floral notes on the nose, followed by lemon, green apple and toasted almond on the palate.
  • Taleggio by CasArrigoni: A classic Italian washed rind cheese, Taleggio features a distinctive square shape and fudgy consistency. Pair it with Petaluma Hills Brewing Company Line & Twine IPA. This amber-colored beer is backed by aromas of grapefruit and pine, with a nice, hoppy, caramel finish.
  • Fromager D’affinois Campagnier by Guilloteau: This delectable soft cheese features a distinctive orange rind and has a thick and buttery texture. Pair it with Sonoma Coast “The Forager” Pinot Noir, a perfect blend of new world fruit and old world finesse, with notes of ripe cherry, blackberry, dried roses and cola.

And don’t forget the accompaniments! For fall, we like to utilize the flavors of the season: think Honeycrisp apples, red grapes, Raincoast Crisps (try the original or rosemary flavors), and La Saison Napa Valley Roasted Almonds.