Classic Wine & Cheese Pairings

If you’ve ever taken a bite of Camambert followed by a sip of Nebbiolo (just us?) you know that some wine and cheese don’t mix. That said, there are so many amazing pairings — wines and cheeses that create symphonies of flavor unlike any other wine and food combo. With endless options for exploration, we always have this list of foolproof wine and cheese pairings. Learn more in this Dispatch.

The Dedalus Dispatch

Bouchon Chats: Interview with César Ponsonnet of le Merciere
Mar 17, 2023
So many of the foods that we automatically think of as “wine foods” come from Lyon. Coq au vin, terrine, charcuterie, the list goes on. These unfussy dishes epitomize the bouchon, the iconic Lyonaisse restaurants. We sat down with César Ponsonnet of Le Merciere, an iconic Lyonaisse bouchon, to learn more about bouchon culture, his great wine list, and his thoughts on hospitality.
Natural Italy: Interview with Winemaker Matteo Furlani
Feb 24, 2023
Dedalus talks to Matteo Furlanii, who makes all-natural alpine wine high in the  Dolomites.
Friends of Dedalus: Interview with Author Meredith Erickson
Feb 10, 2023
Dedalus talks to award-winning cookbook author Meredith Erickson about her past and upcoming projects, from "Alpine Cooking" to a new aperitivo.
Mountain Wine and Where to Find It
Feb 03, 2023
Discover mountain wine regions from the Alps to Vermont.
Wine Legend: Interview with Bruce Neyers
Jan 27, 2023
Bruce Neyers is generous with his time and words. He speaks carefully, like he’s writing...
Friends of Dedalus: Interview with California Winemaker Rajat Parr
Jan 20, 2023
Dedalus speaks with sommelier and winemaker Rajat Parr of Domaine de la Còte, Phelan Farm, Sandhi, and more, about the wines coming out of California today and the future of American winemaking.
The New School California Winemakers
Jan 12, 2023
In the 1960s, 70s, and 80s, a handful of winemakers like Heitz, Ridge, Hirsch, and...
Classic California: Pillars of Winemaking in the American West
Jan 09, 2023
It’s time to turn to California. To shine a light on the great work that...
Top 10 Wines of 2022 According to Dedalus Experts
Dec 07, 2022
Our team chose their favorite wines to share with you Usually, we’re not in the...
Wine Friends: An Interview with Patrick Eid
Dec 06, 2022
Uncorking a Dedalus Exclusive Champagne with Paris Wine Company’s Patrick Eid We recently collaborated with...
The 10 Best Beaujolais Producers
Nov 15, 2022
If you're here, you've likely been hooked by the Beaujolais bug already. With so many bottles lining our shelves, it can be hard to figure out where to turn. Who's making the juiciest Beaujolais Villages? The most structured, powerful Morgon? The most ethereal Moulin a Vent? If we're being honest, it's hard to elevate one producer above all others. But these are 10 winemakers who stand out — who's wines you need to taste. 
For the Love of Burgundy: Intro to (Arguably) the Best Wine in the World
Oct 28, 2022
For many of us, the love of wine begins with a glass of Burgundy. All...