Colby

semi-hard · cow milk · United States · $

Melts beautifully, with a smooth texture.

Attribute scores

meltability 8/10

sharpness 3/10

creaminess 6/10

firmness 5/10

pungency 2/10

Best cheese wine pairing

Pair Colby with a medium-bodied red like Merlot, or an unoaked Chardonnay — a milder semi-hard cheese (sharpness 3) is best met halfway, not overpowered.

Substitutes for Colby

Cheese	Why it works
Muenster	similar overall, but less firmness
Monterey Jack	similar overall, but more meltability
Danbo	similar overall, but less meltability
Dunlop cheese	similar overall, but less meltability
Babybel	similar overall, but less meltability
Leerdammer	similar overall, but more sharpness