Cheese Descriptions
Cheese Descriptions
Cheese Name: Gouda
Country: Dutch
Milk Type: cows
Flavor Profile: subtle fruity
creamy
Color: pale yellow
Texture: chewy Soft
Coat: red wax
Uses: mild creamy recipes,
dessert
Age: 4 - 18 months
Wine: riesling, champagne
Cheese Name: Goats Milk
Cheddar
Country: USA
Milk Type: goats milk
Flavor Profile: sharp, smooth,
nutty
Color: white
Texture: hard
Coat: none
Uses: pizza, quesadillas, with
apple,
Age: 9 to 24 months
Wine: chardonnay, riesling
Cheese Name: Danish Blue
Country: Denmark
Milk Type:whole milk
Flavor Profile: bold bite
Color:white with blue veins
Texture: flake firm
Coat: one
Uses: sauces, salad dressings,
Salads
Age: 8 - 12 weeks
Wine: tawny, madeira, sherry
Cheese Name: Chevre
Country: Norway
Milk Type: goat
Flavor Profile: sharp, pungent
Color: white
Texture: soft,
Coat: none
Uses: sauces, casseroles,
desserts, similar to
cream cheese
Age: less than 4 months
Wine: chardonnay,
gewurztraminer
Cheese Name: Dill Havarti
Country: Denmark
Milk Type:whole milk
Flavor Profile: creamy, dill
enhanced
Color:light with green flecks
Texture: creamy, soft
Coat: none
Uses:sandwiches, sauces,
soups
Age:
Wine: chardonnay
Cheese Name: Brie
Country: France
Milk Type: whole milk and
cream
Flavor Profile: creamy, mild
Color: white
Texture: soft
Coat:
Uses:dessert, sauces, hors
d'ouevres
Age: min. 4 weeks
Wine: cabernet, merlot
Cheese Name: Port Salut
Country: France
Milk Type: milk
Flavor Profile: creamy
Color: yellow rind
Texture: soft
Coat: yellow, port brushed
Uses:snacking, rye bread,
crackers
Age: 1 month
Wine:burgundy, pinot noir,
chardonnay
Cheese Name: Ricotta Salada
Country: Italy
Milk Type: sheeps milk
Flavor Profile: sharp,pungent
Color: white
Texture:hard
Coat: none
Uses: gratings, salads, stuffings
Age: up to 2 years
Wine: chardonnay
Cheese Name: Manchego
Country: spain
Milk Type: sheeps milk
Flavor Profile: dry, coconut
Color: pale yellow
Texture: hard
Coat: wax
Uses: salads, pears
Age: 13 weeks
Wine: merlot
Cheese Name: Gruyere
Country: Switzerland
Milk Type: part skim milk
Flavor Profile: fruity, nutty
Color: pale yellow with tiny holes
Texture: firm chewy
Coat:none
Uses: fondue, sandwiches, chicken
cordon blue
Age: 3 to 10 months
Wine: sauvignon blanc,
chardonnay
Cheese Name: Smoked Gouda
Country: USA
Milk Type: whole milk,processed
Flavor Profile: smoky, creamy
Color: pale yellow
Texture: firm
Coat: brown wax
Uses: sandwiches, cheese and
crackers
Age:
Wine: beer, chianti