Pairing Plate: American Sparklers

Some of the best artisan cheeses to pair with American sparkling wines

A plate of four cheeses alongside two glasses of sparkling wine and a baguette
From chévre to Cheddar, these seven cheeses are ideal accompaniments to American bubbly. (Jeff Harris)

David Gibbons curates a plate of seven artisan cheeses to pair with U.S. bubbly, offering a perfect accompaniment to the most recent report from senior editor and lead taster for American sparkling wines Tim Fish. With selections from the Midwest and East Coast, get the list of recommended cheeses and wines here.

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