Wensleydale

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

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

Cheese	Why it works
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