Everyone
says so and we all believe it. No wonder we act like snob who restrict
ourselves from learning curve and saturate to minimum. In English
proverb there is a saying “Empty vessel makes noise.” No offense but
that is the fact. The only reason to believe so is one due to agent
involved in making both cheese and wine. Somehow the role of living
organism makes it possible and character may resemble to extent. If I
tell you MoMo taste better with (sauce) aachar but does it taste good
with all? Have you ever tried your MoMo with aachar made out of Mango,
Cucumber, Radish or Mint? We know all prefer it either with tomato,
sesame or soybean.

Now, cheese comes in various forms and from various sources. The method
by which cheese is made makes it different. Like some of them are
washed with salt or with brandy. You can also find hard or soft cheese.
Each must be paired separately with the taste it goes along with. The
rule of thumb says red wine goes well with cheese but in fact white
wine goes well with cheese as well. The biggest dilemma for us is to
find the variation of cheese. However we are lucky to find at least few
quality products from Denmark and Holland in supermarkets. The easier
ones are to find are cottage cheese like paneer and mostly popular yak
cheese in Nepal. The price may be scaring you but defiantly sometimes
trying out with quality is not a bad idea. In spite of full list only
ones easily available in market are featured for you. End of the day
remember it has to taste good, that what is matter?

Cheese Type

Gouda: Cheese named after the Dutch town is recognizable due its yellow coating which derives from cow’s milk.

Wine pairing: Early Harvest Riesling goes well with it due to refreshing crisp and semi hard nature with Salty flavor.

Camembert: Camembert is French soft cheese originated
at Normandy. Traditionally made from unpasteurized, it is now made from
pasteurized milk also.

Wine pairing: Soft and strong musky character goes well with bubbles of
sparkling wine and Pinot Noir also goes well as its Full character yet suppleness create balance.

Goat Cheese: Now easily available in market in Nepal
as we have our own goat cheese now. The strong pungent smell and taste,
very rich in cream makes it stands out.

Wine Pairing: Unbelievable but Sauvignon Blanc’s buttery character
blends well and in red, good red wine from Rhone valley with medium
body compliments it well. >>Read More

 HM's Food and Wine Magazine, Nepal