Want to know the secret to a next level cheeseboard? It is not just the cheese.
Apples and pears can turn a simple platter into something people remember. The crisp, juicy bite of fruit balances richness, salt and spice in cheese. Add the right wine and you have a show-stopping combination.
Here is how to match our orchard favourites with cheese and wine.
Granny Smith - Sharp and Refreshing
Bright green and tangy. Granny Smiths need cheese that can stand up to their bite.
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Cheese: Triple cream brie or camembert, aged cheddar
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Wine: Sauvignon Blanc or sparkling wine
Takeaway: perfect when you want a crisp contrast before dinner.
Pink Lady - Sweet and Juicy
Crunchy, naturally sweet and always popular. Pink Ladies shine with stronger cheeses.
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Cheese: Blue cheese or goat’s cheese
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Wine: Riesling or Chardonnay
Takeaway: perfect in salads or grazing boards with a bit of punch.
Packham Pear - Smooth and Classic
Mellow, juicy and the pear everyone knows. They bring sweetness that flatters many cheeses.
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Cheese: Brie or washed rind cheese
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Wine: Pinot Gris or light sparkling wine
Takeaway: perfect with a glass of sparkling or cider on a Sunday afternoon.
Bosc Pear - Elegant and Spiced
Firm, russet skin and a subtle spice. Bosc pears work fresh or lightly poached.
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Cheese: Gorgonzola or blue, aged gouda
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Wine: Pinot Gris or Chardonnay (or Pinot Noir for red)
Takeaway: firm, spicy & ready to impress as the perfect centrepiece.
The 30 Second Skim Version
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Granny Smith + brie or cheddar + Sauvignon Blanc or sparkling
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Pink Lady + goat’s cheese or blue + Riesling or Chardonnay
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Packham pear + brie or washed rind + Pinot Gris or sparkling
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Bosc pear + gorgonzola or gouda + Pinot Gris or late harvest Riesling
Bringing It All Together
Fruit, cheese and wine is all about balance. Sweet with salty. Crisp with creamy. Light with rich. Add a glass of wine to your orchard favourites and your cheeseboard becomes a seasonal celebration.
Pick up a few of our favourite apples, pears and cheeses and pour yourself a glass.
Simple, seasonal and always impressive.
