Fall in Napa Valley means cozy evenings, holiday gatherings, and plenty of reasons to enjoy good food with great company. At Browns Valley Market, we’re proud to offer a curated selection of wines and artisan cheeses that bring the season’s flavors to life.
Whether you’re planning an autumn picnic or a relaxing night in, nothing elevates the occasion like an exceptional glass of wine and decadent cheese. In this guide, we explore the best wine and cheese pairings for fall, featuring brands you can find on our shelves. Read on to get inspiration for your next shopping list!
Le Marchesine Franciacorta & Cowgirl Creamery’s Mt. Tam Cheese
At Browns Valley Market, our shelves are stocked with local finds and items from across the globe. For this pairing, we’re bringing together the flavors of Marin County and the hilly vineyards of Lombardy, Italy.
Cowgirl Creamery’s Mt. Tam is a triple cream cheese that melts in your mouth. Together with a glass of Le Marchesine Franciacorta, the wine’s energetic bubbles stand out against the cheese’s buttery flavor for a pairing that’s just as refreshing as it is satisfying.
Le Marchesine Franciacorta Sparkling Wine
Le Marchesine is a prestigious winery located in Italy’s Lombardy region. Founded in 1985 by Giovanni Biatta, this family-run operation is backed by five generations of winemaking. Every bottle is a testament to this rich legacy and dedication to their craft.
Franciacorta is a refined Italian sparkling wine similar to Champagne, but with its own regional identity. Le Marchesine makes theirs with hand-picked noble grapes, including Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc, as well as up to 10% Erbamat. The result is a bubbly wine with vibrant hints of citrus, crisp apple, and hazelnuts.
Cowgirl Creamery Mt. Tam Cheese
Cowgirl Creamery is well-known for their award-winning cheeses. Established in 1997 at Point Reyes Station, this women-founded company is passionate about reflecting the agricultural bounty of Marin County in every cheese they produce.
Their best-selling Mt. Tam is a luscious triple cream made from organic locally sourced milk. With a bloomy white rind and a soft paste that only gets creamier as it matures, this cheese has buttery, mushroomy flavors that pair excellently with the refreshing fizz of Franciacorta.
Browns Valley Sauvignon Blanc & Naked Goat Cheese
This pairing is refreshing, versatile, and perfect for a fall afternoon. With our very own Browns Valley Sauvignon Blanc and Naked Goat cheese from Spain, you’ll get a bright yet balanced experience that harnesses the rustic feel of autumn.
Browns Valley Sauvignon Blanc
Locally made and proudly ours, we craft our Browns Valley Sauvignon Blanc using single vineyard Yountville grapes. It has a long finish and balanced acidity, each sip offering hints of mango, passion fruit, honeycomb, and pear.
With a bold yet approachable tang, this versatile wine is the perfect companion for both a casual cheese board and an elevated dinner party.
Naked Goat Cheese
Naked Goat is a semi-firm Spanish cheese made from goat milk. Aged for about six months, it’s mild with a sweet finish, so it pairs excellently with the subtle tartness of a glass of Sauvignon Blanc.
You can even level up this duo with almonds, honey, or spiced fruit preserves for a well-rounded autumnal spread.
No Love Lost Counoise & Burrata Cheese
When you want a wine and cheese pairing that embodies the comforting energy of fall, burrata with counoise is the answer. Few produce a counoise like No Love Lost, one of Napa Valley’s most renowned wineries. And when luscious, creamy burrata meets the layered notes of a well-crafted red, the combination is something worth savoring.
2024 No Love Lost Counoise
No Love Lost Wine Co. is a natural winery rooted in Napa, California. Founded in 2019, their mission is to produce outstanding wine while focusing on sustainability, inclusivity, and leaving the smallest carbon footprint possible. Their 2024 Conuoise is crafted using organic grapes from the Claypool family’s Lodi vineyard, delivering notes of strawberries and watermelon with toasty overtones. Each bottle is made locally using carbonic maceration before aging in Burgundy French oak barrels. The result is a bright, flavorful sip that contrasts beautifully with the mild creaminess of burrata.
Burrata Cheese
Burrata is a fresh Italian cheese with a shell like mozzarella and a creamy, buttery-flavored center. It’s indulgent enough all on its own, but you can take this pairing a step further with roasted butternut squash, fresh tomatoes, and a touch of balsamic vinegar.
Combined with a glass of counoise, you’ll get an explosion of spiced, fruity, and tangy flavors that feel right at home during autumn months.
Shop Gourmet Wines and Cheeses at Browns Valley Market
Fall in Napa Valley is all about good food, exceptional wine, and great company. Whether you’re hosting a holiday get-together or a casual night in, these wine and cheese pairings make every moment feel luxurious and worth cherishing.
At Browns Valley Market, we have a wide selection of gourmet wines and cheeses at affordable prices. Our shelves are fully stocked and ready to bring the flavors of fall to your table.
Stop by our Napa Valley store to browse our offerings in person today!
