Feta & Goats' Cheese Wine Pairing

Young white cheeses like Feta and Goat’s Cheese are fresh, tangy, and slightly salty, making them perfect for crisp, high-acid, and mineral-driven wines that enhance their brightness while balancing their salt and creaminess.

White Wine Pairings (Crisp, Herbal, or Mineral Whites)

• Sauvignon Blanc (Loire Valley, New Zealand, or Bordeaux Blanc): The bright acidity, citrus, and herbal notes complement the fresh tang of feta and goat cheese beautifully.
• Chablis (Unoaked Chardonnay, Burgundy): Crisp minerality and green apple flavors highlight the saltiness and soft texture of fresh cheeses.
• Vermentino (Italy, Sardinia, Corsica): A perfect Mediterranean pairing for feta—zesty citrus and salinity enhance the cheese’s briny character.
• Albariño (Spain, Rías Baixas): High acidity and stone fruit notes bring out the delicate creaminess of young goat cheese.
• Assyrtiko (Greece, Santorini): Bone-dry and mineral-driven, this pairs excellently with salty feta in Mediterranean dishes.
• Viognier (Rhône, Languedoc, or California): A softer, aromatic alternative—its floral and stone fruit notes contrast nicely with the cheese’s tang.

Red Wine Pairings (Light, Low-Tannin, & Juicy Reds)

• Pinot Noir (Burgundy, Oregon, New Zealand): A soft, earthy Pinot with bright red fruit complements mild goat cheese without overwhelming it.
• Beaujolais (Gamay, France): Fresh acidity and red berry notes contrast beautifully with the tangy, creamy texture of young cheeses.
• Valpolicella (Classic, not Ripasso or Amarone): Light, juicy, and herbaceous, making it a great match for feta in Mediterranean dishes.
• Grenache (Rhône, Priorat, or McLaren Vale): A fragrant Grenache with red fruit and herbal notes works well with herbed goat cheeses.

Sparkling & Rosé Wines (Refreshing & Balanced)

• Brut or Extra Brut Champagne / Crémant: The acidity and bubbles cleanse the palate, balancing feta’s saltiness and goat cheese’s tang.
• Prosecco (Dry or Extra Dry): A fruitier, more floral sparkling option that pairs well with young, mild cheeses.
• Provence Rosé (Grenache-Cinsault blend): Crisp and elegant, enhancing the freshness of goat cheese without overpowering it.