Wine & Cheese By The Vines

Enjoy a relaxed indoor evening of wine and cheese at Squamscott Vineyard & Winery in Newfields, NH. Guided by the Vignerons of Squamscott, you’ll savor a curated tasting flight of Blue Heron wines paired with locally sourced New England cheeses. Seating is limited—reserve your spot today! Join us for a delightful evening of wine and cheese at Squamscott Vineyard & Winery. Sip on our finest selections of wines while indulging in a variety of cheeses that perfectly complement each pour. Enjoy the serene setting of the vineyard as you savor the flavors and mingle with fellow enthusiasts. It's an event not to be missed!

Wine and cheese: a timeless pairing born of fermentation.

For thousands of years, cultures worldwide have crafted wine and cheese as daily staples and sources of joy. Though one is poured and the other sliced, both are the delightful result of fermentation—a natural process in which simple ingredients transform into something far more complex. Science, tradition, and pleasure converge in the glass and on the plate. When thoughtfully paired, wine and cheese elevate each other, revealing layers of flavor, aroma, and texture that might go unnoticed when eaten separately.

Why do wine and cheese feel so good together?

There’s more than tradition behind the pleasure of wine and cheese—they engage the brain’s reward system through the magic of fermentation. As they unfold on the palate, wine and cheese stimulate our dopamine pathways, ignite the senses, and create a multisensory experience that blends taste, aroma, and texture. The richness of cheese softens wine’s edges, while wine’s acidity enhances cheese’s depth. Together, they do more than pair well; they delight the brain, evoke emotion, and linger in memory.

A Love Story in Every Sip and Bite

Wine and cheese have long been lovers in the art of pleasure. Each begins as something simple—grapes, milk—and through the quiet alchemy of fermentation, they become something far richer and more complex. When paired, their chemistry is undeniable. The wine elevates the cheese, and the cheese softens the wine. Together, they awaken the senses, stir emotions, and linger like a beautiful memory. It’s not just a pairing—it’s a romance written on the palate.

Five Wines. Five Cheeses. One Unforgettable Evening.

We’ll pair five of our handcrafted, minimal-intervention wines—grown and made with care using sustainable farming practices—with five artisanal cheeses sourced from local New England creameries. Each pairing is thoughtfully selected to highlight the harmony between wine and cheese, where the integrity of the land and the artistry of the maker unite in every taste.