Cheddar
Merlot Cheddar, Red Wine Cheese
Merlot Cheddar, Red Wine Cheese
8 oz
She's the showstopper on any board. Merlot Cheddar is a wine cheddar cheese marbled with the deep hues of Merlot, pairing the sharpness of cheddar with the subtle sweetness and complexity of red wine. It's a little bit fancy and completely worth it. Want something bolder? Browse the full Wisconsin cheddar lineup.

The showstopper on any board
How to serve wine cheddar cheese
Brie's favorite way to serve it: Pair a slice with crisp apple and a little dark chocolate. Simple, pretty, and just fancy enough.
Make it a board: Prosciutto, grapes, fig jam and neutral crackers.
Pair it with crackers, fresh fruit, or a glass of your favorite Merlot.
Great with: Crackers • Fresh Fruit • Merlot

Brie's cheesemonger notes
- Tastes like
- Sharp • Sweet • Fruity
- Milk
- Cow
- Our tip
- Pull it out 30 minutes before serving so the flavor really comes through.
What's in it
Size: 8 oz
Ingredients: Full ingredients are on the label. Questions? Give us a call at (612) 418-7611.
Allergen note: Everything we sell is handled in a shop and kitchen that also handles wheat (gluten), milk, tree nuts and other common allergens. Because of that, we can't guarantee any item is free from cross-contact, and we don't offer gluten-free or allergen-free options.
Shipping and storage
Ships nationwide, packed cold with ice packs so it arrives fresh. To keep every order at its best, cheese doesn't ship in June, July or August. Keep it in the fridge wrapped in cheese paper or parchment. Unopened, it's good through the date printed on the back of the package, and most of our cheeses are dated 6 months to a year out. Local to River Falls? Choose pickup at checkout.
Questions about Merlot Cheddar
What is wine cheddar cheese?
Wine cheddar is cheddar soaked or blended with wine. Merlot Cheddar is marbled with Merlot for sharp cheddar flavor with a subtle red wine sweetness.
What wine goes with Merlot Cheddar?
Merlot, naturally. It also plays nicely with crackers and fruit.
Can you ship Merlot Cheddar?
Yes. It ships anywhere in the U.S., packed cold. Cheese shipping pauses in June, July and August so every order arrives fresh.
Why We Love It
Marbled with Merlot
Deep red swirls and a subtle red wine sweetness.
Sharp cheddar
A sharp cheddar base that stands up to the wine.
Pretty and giftable
The cheese that makes a board look like it took hours.