Queso Oaxaca
Stretchy white cheese
Best wine varietals
Albariño
Albariño's crisp acidity complements the creamy texture of Queso Oaxaca.
Chardonnay (unoaked)
Unoaked Chardonnay offers a clean, fresh profile that pairs well with mild cheese.
Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc's herbaceous notes enhance the cheese's subtle flavors.
Grenache Rosé
Grenache Rosé provides bright fruitiness and acidity to balance the cheese's richness.
Best cocktails with this
Highball • Easy • 5 min
acid/fat — bright lime + pineapple acidity cuts the cheese's fat, refreshing match
Coupe • Medium • 5 min
smoke/acid/fat — mezcal smoke contrasts the mild cheese; honey softens and balances fat
Margarita Glass • Medium • 10 min
acid/fat/smoke/citrus (tequila-forward, complements oak/char)
Highball glass • Medium • 5 min
acid/sweet/heat — tequila with peach and ginger adds acidity, sweet fruit and warm spice to complement texture
Pitcher or large bowl • Easy • 10 min
acid/fresh/bubbles — watermelon and lime bring cleansing acidity; soda lightens the mouthfeel against stretchy cheese
Wine Glass • Easy • 5 min
bubbles/herbal/acid — elderflower and sparkling water add floral lift and effervescence to cut richness
Wine glass • Easy • 5 min
bubbles/acid — rum with sparkling water and lime refreshes palate and balances fat
