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Wine Pairings
OregonWines.com suggests serving the following types of wine while enjoying Sharp Cheddar. Click on a wine type to search our database for matching wines.
| Cabernet Franc |
 A full bodied wine with rich berry flavors, and with deep red hues. |
| Cabernet Merlot |
A rich, full bodied wine with fruity, spicy, oaky flavors, and with deep red to red-brown hues. |
| Cabernet Sauvignon |
 A full-bodied wine with deep-red colors. Aged for several years before drinking, it has a rich, oaky flavor. |
| Chardonnay |
 Typically aged in oak, it is dry in flavor, with strong aromas, and has a golden hue. It is also used to produce Champagne and méthode Champenoise wines. |
| Merlot |
 A full bodied wine, high in tannins, with fruit and cherry flavors, and with brilliant red hues. |
| Pinot Gris |
 A light, aromatic, wine with flavors of apple, pear, apricot, and other fruits, and with yellow to pale straw hues. |
| Pinot Noir |
 The flagship of Oregon's wine industry. Pinot Noir is a fruity, peppery, full-bodied wine with deep red hues. |
| Sauvignon Blanc |
 A light, dry wine with fruity, grassy flavors, and light yellow hues. |
| Syrah |
 A dry wine with spicy, smoky, berry flavors and dark red hues. |
| Zinfandel |
 Zinfandel can produce two kinds of wine: if the skins are left on during production, a rich, full-bodied Red Zinfandel; if the skins are removed, a lighter, fruitier White Zinfandel. |
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