In celebration of Come over October, the team at DeLille has created our ultimate at-home wine & cheese guide to elevate your next gathering. From hosting tips to pairing recommendations from our team at The Restaurant at DeLille, consider this your hosting playbook for your next event.
The Restaurant at DeLille’s Head Chef, Taylor Kinnebrew, and General Manager, James Dailey, brought their culinary and wine expertise together to curate a wide range of unique cheese pairings for some of our favorite DeLille wines.
Pleasantly lively, with a wonderful sparkle balancing the moderate dosage (5.0 grams), this elegant, poised wine offers plentiful fruit throughout, with an extended finish buoyed by citrus notes and toasted brioche.
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Mild and slightly acidic in taste, like rich sour cream. It is ivory to pale yellow in color and fine and delicate in texture, with a white, bloomy rind and aromas of mushrooms.
Forget-Me-Not’s high acidity and effervescence cut through the rich, creamy fat, cleansing the palate. The buttery and nutty flavors are present in the cheese and wine, creating a luxurious combination.
This compelling wine is layered with stone fruit flavors, delicate herbaceous notes, and rich oak spice, creating a complex wine with bright acid and a unique, creamy texture.
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An aromatic, soft, golden rind and a pale yellow, creamy pate. Smooth, supple, and rather springy texture is complemented by rich, intense, and full-bodied flavor. Hazelnutty aftertaste.
Chaleur Blanc is a wonderfully well-balanced white, with complex flavors and creaminess that complement the rich, creamy cheese, with a bright acidity that refreshes the palate for each bite.
Marionberry, black cherry, and espresso bean aromas. Barrel-induced notes of vanilla bean, cinnamon stick, and clove complement flavors of dark fruit and sandalwood.
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Clothbound is an approachable but complex natural-rind, bandaged cheddar with a crumbly texture and nutty aroma. The flavor is deeply savory and slightly tangy with caramel sweetness to the finish.
An ideal complementary pairing. The richness of the cheese helps to balance the wine’s tannins, while its sharpness stands up to the bold flavors, creating a harmonious experience.
The higher residual sugar of this style creates a creamy, honey-like palate that is rich, yet delicate. Elevated acid levels are layered with a purity and sense of freshness.
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It’s nutty and smooth, with a caramel finish, and crystallized bits of age. The depth of flavor is due to the exquisite grazing the sheep get to do on the pasture.
This wine and cheese duo creates a delightfully congruent pairing. Both creamy and sweet, their similar features work together to emphasize their differences, allowing the taster to experience their individual flavors.
Taylor Kinnebrew, Head Chef at The Restaurant at DeLille, knows cheese. In a previous role, he worked as a cheese monger and learned the ins and outs of all kinds of cheese and what pairs best with their particular flavors and textures.
James Dailey, the restaurant’s general manager, has refined his palate, earning WSET Awards in both Wine & Spirits. He has curated our refined wine list, and works with the culinary team to select the pairing recommendations for our menu.
