What cheese go well with Rosé Wine?

Oh, cheese, you're like a separate food group to us. You are unique among foods, and we have shrines to you in our deli drawer. When cheese meets wine, beautiful things happen, as any classy individual would know. Birds make music. We expect flowers to bloom. A grizzly cub learns to roar somewhere in the distance. It's enchanted.

To top it all off, when a good cheese meets a good rosé, it becomes even more authentic. It transforms you from a "person sipping pink wine from a bag" to a "self-actualized expert who enjoys the luxuries of life." However, you must first decide what cheese to pair with your rosé.

General Guidelines

In general, a semi-soft cheese should be paired with rosé. That means you should go for cheeses like Gruyère, Havarti, and Monterey Jack, Rosé is crisp and light, so you'll need a cheese that can stand up to it while also not overpowering the wine. I mean, this is our favorite summer wine AND it makes us feel classy, so treat it with care.

Dry Rosé 

For this version, use mild or medium-firm cheddar, Gouda, or even Provolone. They can have a stronger flavor, but they tend to be soothed by a nice dry rosé. Avoid flavored cheeses in this category, such as sharp cheddar and aged Provolone. Nobody has time for all that flavor; save it for a full-bodied red wine.

Rosé Sparkling

Fresh cheeses accentuate sparkling wines, so go to the store and pick up a Farmers Cheese or a local, fresh concoction to go with the bubbles. Keep in mind that your party drink is sparkling rosé, so keep that in mind as you eat cheese.

Rosé with a Medium Body

Think Spanish rosés from Rioja and Navarra or Southern French rosés—you'll want super rustic cheese for this—something made with sheep's milk for a bit of a bite but not too much. This version is also delectable with herbed cheeses.