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Gruyere

Gruyere

A hard cow's milk cheese, yellow in color and with a mild flavor.

Wine Pairings

OregonWines.com suggests serving the following types of wine while enjoying Gruyere. Click on a wine type to search our database for matching wines.

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.
Dolcetto A medium-bodied, moderately sweet, fruity wine, with red-brown hues.
Gamay Noir A light-bodied, fruity wine with ruby red hues.
Riesling Light green in color and with soft flavors when young, an aged Riesling will have a darker, golden color, and in some cases, even a 'petrol' characteristic.
Sauvignon Blanc A light, dry wine with fruity, grassy flavors, and light yellow hues.
Sparkling