Cheese and Natural Wine Pairings That Elevate Every Bite
Listen up: Natural wines aren’t just for purists—they’re foodie magic. These low-intervention bottles, with their wild textures and faint funk, unlock hidden layers in cheese that conventional pairings can’t. At the Wisconsin Art of Cheese Festival, Square Wine Co.’s Andrea Hillsey showed how the right natural wine can turn a humble wheel into a revelation. From creamy brie to bold blue-veined cheddar, her pairings prove that the best matches aren’t about matching flavors—they’re about balancing tension and harmony. Take Schroeder Käse’s silky triple crème, a mushroomy dream that needs a wine with character. Hillsey’s go-to? A pét-nat, that fizzy, yeast-driven…