We all know cheese and booze are the star-crossed lovers of the gastronomic world. Having one without the other is some kind of foodie blasphemy, but it’s often hard to decide on which fromage to pair with which bevvie. Check out Milk the Cow’s head cheesie Laura Lown’s wise words below, then peruse the best cheese shops and the best bars to make your cheese dreams come true.
What should I drink with that cheese?
Laura Lown, head cheesemonger at Milk the Cow, shares her wisdom on the perfect cheese and drink pairings
Cheese and booze pairings
2. Triple cream Brie and Champagne
3. Blue cheese and whisky
4. Burrata and pilsner beer
5. Herbal cheese and rosé
What grows together, goes together
Laura Lown says:
“Beautiful artisan produce means you can taste the terroir of where it was grown, what the animals fed on, sometimes even the fresh salt air of a seaside location. So if you're getting wine from the Yarra Valley, for instance, find some nearby cheese from there and voila, you should have a match!”
Wine on your mind?
Vin et fromage. Vino y queso. Vino e formaggio. No matter what language you’re speaking, everyone knows that cheese and wine is the ultimate combo. These Melbourne haunts have everyone’s favourite double act on their playbill, so buy the ticket, take the ride.
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