A couple weeks back we highlighted a goat’s milk gouda from the famed, Fromagerie L’Amuse, in Amsterdam. This week we’re pairing another cheese aged in those same cellars, their 2 year Signature Gouda. Made with pasteurized cow’s milk, traditional rennet, and packed with a crystalline crunch that everyone craves, this cheese will certainly grab your attention. Combining a silky smooth paste with a boozy, salty brown butter finish, this cheese leaves your mouth watering. You’ll often hear us Cheesemongers pair this cheese with bottles of bourbon or scotch, but this time we’ve found a match in Januik Winery’s 2018 Columbia Valley Red Blend. With a solid foundation of body, notes of dark red fruit, and a smoky, oaky nose, this wine has met its match with this Gouda. The two play wonderfully together, both benefiting from their high level of acidity, and indisputable character. Don’t just reach for a cold glass of rosé the next time you’re lounging by the pool, as this pairing may be just the trick for beating the heat.