With age comes a change in taste and appeal for our casual weeknight get togethers with friends.

More often, people have turned to wine andcharcuterieboards than they are pizza and wings.

The hardest part about the charcuterie is trying to pair everything together.

cheese that pairs with red wine

So, how do we know what goes with what?

We all have our favorites, but do our favorite wines match up with our favorite cheeses?

And, how do wereallyknow?

Of course, it’s essential to know which cheeses pair up best with your favorite wines.

If you’re a pinot noir lover, you may want to stop and grab a wheel of gruyere.

Gruyere works best with pinot noir because the wine has berry undertones and gruyere is a bit more nutty.

Another wine and cheese pairing that gives off the berries and nuts flavors are malbec and gouda.

The flavor of the cheddar works well to give the cabernet sauvignon a bit more umph.

Next time you go to your girlfriend’s charcuterie party, impress them with one of these couples!