[StevieG]

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someone should post some ideas for noobs in this department. i have absolutely NO idea about wine OR cheese much less combinations of the two, but it seems like a fun and tasty hobby.

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tubasteve,

As always, trying some is your best bet. There are two easy ways to do this.

Lots of wine merchants also carry cheese, complete with staff to help you select something before they cut it and wrap it for you. Even without formal tastings, they will most likely let you try samples before you buy.

Another great way is doing a cheese course with dinner. Better French restaurants (and increasingly some Italian ones) offer cheese courses. Although in some places they just have a fixed selection, it's much more fun when they have a cheese cart or cheese board where you can see them and make your own choice of three or four.

Where do you live? Chances are someone on this forum will know a wine place or restaurant in your area that will hook you up.