Cheese Boards
/Looking to put together a cheeseboard? We have taken some of our favorite cheeses and put together a series of cheeseboards we have seen at some of our favorite wine bars to help you take the thought out of it. We'll also recommend some wine pairings for those cheeses to ensure that your board will be the toast of your party.
Rogue Creamery Oregon Blue
We came across this cheeseboard pairing at Lucy's Whey in New York City on the Upper East Side. They pair the mild blue cheese with Mike's Hot Honey which highlights the creaminess of the cheese while toning down the pungency of the blue. We've added Grand Marnier soaked Bing cherries to the board to add some tartness and a hint of orange flavor.
The Cheese
“Aged at least 90 days in our Roquefort modeled caves, it’s an approachable blue with a firm but buttery paste and a bouquet of flavors to satisfy a range of palettes. Bite into Oregon Blue and find a clean, briny flavor, notes of sweet cream and veins of mellow, earthy blue molds blooming throughout.”
Wine Pairing
The perfect pairing for blue cheese? A wine that is a little sweet, a little acidic, and just a hint of floral. The Ascension Evangelist Late Harvest Viognier has all the elements you need to make this cheeseboard a perfect pairing. $36
Mike's Hot Honey
Mike's Hot Honey is infused with chilis and has a deep slow burn. It's perfect for highlighting the creamy texture of the cheese while the sweetness takes some of the tang out of the blue cheese.
Wine Pairing
Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc is an ideal pairing for blue cheese. The sweet floral notes compliment the creaminess and pungency of the blue cheese. Try this his late harvest Sauvignon Blanc from Petrified Forest. $39 per bottle.
Grand Marnier infused Bing Cherries.
Take 1/2 cup of dried bing cherries and add them to 1/3 cup of Grand Marnier. Soak them overnight in the refrigerator. They are sweet, sour and with just a touch of an alcoholic burn.
Other Wine Pairings
Dry Rosé, Sauvignon Blanc, Madeira, Port