semi-hard · cow milk · United Kingdom · $$

Wensleydale

Melts decently, with a smooth texture.

Attribute scores

meltability 6/10

sharpness 3/10

creaminess 5/10

firmness 4/10

pungency 2/10

Best cheese wine pairing

Pair Wensleydale 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 Wensleydale

Korbáčik similar overall, but less creaminess Port Salut similar overall, but more meltability Dunlop cheese similar overall, but more meltability Babybel similar overall, but more meltability Herrgårdsost similar overall, but more sharpness Danbo similar overall, but more meltability