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Pairing wine and cheese

Comtesse Therese in Aquebogue suggests wine and cheese

Photo credit: Doug Young | Comtesse Therese in Aquebogue suggests wine and cheese pairings, such as a Sauvignon Blanc with Catapano goat cheese, for holiday entertaining. (Dec. 10, 2010)

Pairing wine and cheese creates another layer of entertainment for guests who may debate which combinations work best, says Dianne Delaney, sommelier and bistro manager at Comtesse Thérèse Winery & Bistro in Aquebogue.

Not all wines work with all cheeses. "The white wines tend to complement the creamier cheeses and, for the red wines, the complex, full-bodied bold wines, need an equally complex,...

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