Cheese Sandwich

White · Medium · Dry

The most-planted white grape and the most chameleon-like. Crisp and steely from Chablis; rich, oaky, and tropical from California. Read the label, then match the style to the dish.

Works with Cheese Sandwich · Grilled Cheese Sandwich · Ham & Cheese Sandwiches +9 more Cheese Sandwich · Grilled Cheese Sandwich · Ham & Cheese Sandwiches · Ham And Cheese Sandwich · Ham And Cheese Sandwiches · Cold Ham And Cheese Sandwich · Toasted Hamand Cheese Sandwich · Toasted Ham And Cheese Sandwich · Grilled Ham And Cheese Sandwich · Roasted Chicken & Cheese Sandwich · Avocado, Spinach, And Goat Cheese Sandwich · Goat Cheese S Nd Fig Sandwiches On Raisin Breas

Red · Full · Dry

The benchmark for full-bodied red — structured, age-worthy, unapologetic. Black currant, graphite, and tobacco lead into firm tannins that demand protein on the plate. Decant young bottles; cellar the serious ones.

Works with Cheese Sandwich · Grilled Cheese Sandwich · Ham & Cheese Sandwiches +8 more Cheese Sandwich · Grilled Cheese Sandwich · Ham & Cheese Sandwiches · Ham And Cheese Sandwich · Ham And Cheese Sandwiches · Cold Ham And Cheese Sandwich · Toasted Hamand Cheese Sandwich · Toasted Ham And Cheese Sandwich · Grilled Ham And Cheese Sandwich · Avocado, Spinach, And Goat Cheese Sandwich · Goat Cheese S Nd Fig Sandwiches On Raisin Breas

Red · Light · Dry

Burgundy's most temperamental grape, but the rewards are real — translucent ruby with a perfumed lift of red cherry, forest floor, and clove. Silken tannins and bright acid make it the most versatile red on the table; serve cool, around 58°F.

Works with Cheese Sandwich · Grilled Cheese Sandwich · Ham & Cheese Sandwiches +8 more Cheese Sandwich · Grilled Cheese Sandwich · Ham & Cheese Sandwiches · Ham And Cheese Sandwich · Ham And Cheese Sandwiches · Cold Ham And Cheese Sandwich · Toasted Hamand Cheese Sandwich · Toasted Ham And Cheese Sandwich · Grilled Ham And Cheese Sandwich · Avocado, Spinach, And Goat Cheese Sandwich · Goat Cheese S Nd Fig Sandwiches On Raisin Breas

Red · Full · Dry

Argentina's signature grape: deep purple, plummy, and remarkably smooth for its weight. Soft tannins and a touch of cocoa make it the dinner-party Cabernet alternative — and far easier on the wallet.

Works with Ham & Cheese Sandwiches · Ham And Cheese Sandwich · Ham And Cheese Sandwiches +3 more Ham & Cheese Sandwiches · Ham And Cheese Sandwich · Ham And Cheese Sandwiches · Cold Ham And Cheese Sandwich · Toasted Ham And Cheese Sandwich · Grilled Ham And Cheese Sandwich

Red · Full · Dry

Shiraz's more reserved European cousin — Northern Rhône style, all violets, black olive, and white pepper. Less brawn, more poise; pairs as well with lamb as with peppered duck breast.

Works with Ham & Cheese Sandwiches · Ham And Cheese Sandwich · Ham And Cheese Sandwiches +3 more Ham & Cheese Sandwiches · Ham And Cheese Sandwich · Ham And Cheese Sandwiches · Cold Ham And Cheese Sandwich · Toasted Ham And Cheese Sandwich · Grilled Ham And Cheese Sandwich

Rosé · Light · Dry

Provence's gift to summer — dry, pale, faintly strawberry-and-citrus, with low alcohol and crisp acid. Made to drink cold, with food, in the shade.

Works with Cheese Sandwich · Grilled Cheese Sandwich · Toasted Hamand Cheese Sandwich +1 more Cheese Sandwich · Grilled Cheese Sandwich · Toasted Hamand Cheese Sandwich · Avocado, Spinach, And Goat Cheese Sandwich

White · Light · Dry

Citrus, cut grass, and a wire of acid. Marlborough makes it loudest; Sancerre makes it most refined. Either way, it cuts cleanly through goat cheese, herbs, and anything with shellfish.

Works with Cheese Sandwich · Grilled Cheese Sandwich · Toasted Hamand Cheese Sandwich +1 more Cheese Sandwich · Grilled Cheese Sandwich · Toasted Hamand Cheese Sandwich · Avocado, Spinach, And Goat Cheese Sandwich

White · Medium · Dry

Same grape as Pinot Grigio, different attitude — the Alsatian style is richer, fuller, faintly honeyed, with the structure to handle pork, smoked fish, and Asian aromatics.

White · Light · Off-dry

Washington and Finger Lakes Rieslings split the difference between Mosel delicacy and Alsatian heft — bright stone fruit, modest sweetness, lively acid. A natural with Thai, Indian, and anything off the spice rack.

White · Light · Dry

California's take — riper than Sancerre, calmer than Marlborough, with grapefruit, melon, and a clean mineral finish. The everyday white that pairs with almost anything green or briny.

Red · Medium · Dry

The classical red blend — Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and friends — from southwest France. Black currant, cedar, tobacco; serious structure; rewards patience and decanting.

Sparkling · Light · Sweet

Asti's more refined sibling — gently frizzante, only 5-6% alcohol, all peach and orange blossom. The perfect summer dessert wine.