Wine to taste because one can enjoy a variety of flavors with it. With its distinctive branded rind and genuine quarter-sized holes produced from the release of interior gases from inside the cheese during the pressing process, this nutty flavored, very versatile delight can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Also a nice component in fondues. Sweet white wine. Recommended for the Atkins diet.
Different ages can retain distinctively different flavors, from very mild to fairly sharp.
Goes well with Chardonnays and Zinfandels. This is the sharpest and hardest of the Goudas. Needs red wine. Serve with any wine. Paired with Raclette, it combines to make the classic Fondue mixture.