There are a few things to look for when tasting. This nuttiness, you will see, varies depending on the type of milk and the way the cheese was made. A younger cheese, Mr. Alevras said, will taste fresher and grassier. With blues, savor the tang and creaminess. The bread issue is complicated.
Many people like to match flavorful breads raisin, walnut, sometimes hazelnut with the cheese.
Mr. Delpuch's advice is to keep it simple. He eats plain country bread with all cheeses so that the flavor of the cheese doesn't get lost in the bread. This choice will also allow beginners to learn the true flavor of the cheeses. Later on, you can mix and match breads. Bread, Mr. Alevras noted, is more necessary with younger cheeses.