DFW Cheese-Tasting Events That Are a Cut Above
You've likely sampled cheese plates at restaurants, but DFW's premium cheese experiences elevate this simple pleasure to an art form. From crafting your own mozzarella at hands-on workshops to sipping Texas wines paired perfectly with local artisanal cheeses, these events offer more than just tastings—they're immersive culinary adventures.
Whether you're a casual cheese lover or a dedicated enthusiast, these five distinctive experiences will transform how you appreciate this ancient food's complex flavors and textures.
Exclusive Cheese and Wine Pairings at Texas Wineries
While many wine regions claim distinctive pairing traditions, Texas wineries have cultivated their own approach to cheese and wine combinations that highlight the state's terroir. You'll find intimate tasting seminars at places like Lost Oak Winery, which offers curated wine & cheese pairings that often spotlight Texas-made cheeses such as Granbury Gold from Eagle Mountain Farmhouse Cheese.
The Texas Wine Collective hosts onsite educational pairings featuring five Texas cheeses matched with wines from its partner wineries (Brennan Vineyards, Lost Oak Winery, and McPherson Cellars). These experiences are limited to about 12 seats per session and are best reserved in advance for more personalized attention. You'll learn how Texas reds complement aged cheddar and how the floral qualities of Viognier elevate tangy goat cheese.
For the full tasting experience, many wineries recommend sweet and savory accompaniments like local honey, dried fruits, and artisanal crackers to complete the flavor profiles.
Hands-On Cheesemaking Workshops at Mozzarella Company
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For those seeking to truly immerse themselves in the craft of cheesemaking, the Mozzarella Company (often branded MozzCo) stands apart in Dallas's culinary landscape. Founded in 1982, this artisanal factory offers Saturday hands-on classes where you'll transform curds into multiple cheese varieties, including ricotta, mozzarella, and string-style cheese. You won't just watch—you'll create cheese like professionals while learning food safety protocols and traditional techniques. Each workshop concludes with a wine and cheese tasting party, and you'll take home your creations along with a chef's apron. Classes run 12:00–2:00 PM and 3:00–5:00 PM with a short break between sessions. While not formal certificate programs, these highly rated workshops (currently 5.0 on TripAdvisor) provide authentic skills worth celebrating, and they’re perfect for corporate team building with private sessions available upon request. Beyond the intimate workshop setting, DFW's festival circuit offers cheese enthusiasts numerous seasonal opportunities to indulge their passion throughout the year. You'll find everything from mac-and-cheese celebrations to sophisticated wine pairings as you explore culinary tours across the metroplex. Nestled on Oak Lawn Avenue, Scardello elevates the Dallas tasting scene with meticulously curated events that balance education with indulgence. You'll discover thoughtfully paired wines and cheeses in both in-person and virtual formats, often priced between $35–$58 depending on the experience. Their personalized tasting packages spotlight seasonal themes or regional specialties—like Italian cheese and wine explorations. Each 1–2 hour session delves into production methods, flavor profiles, and cultural context while you sample artisanal selections. An example: “Seasonal Pairings with Cheese & Wine” on September 4, 2025 at the Dallas Farmers Market features eight cheeses paired with market produce. Scardello also operates a dedicated Farmers Market location, extending access to classes and tastings beyond Oak Lawn. Central Market brings regional cheese exploration to the forefront with educational events that showcase the diversity of cheese cultures worldwide. You'll find immersive sessions led by cheese experts, including presenters like Sigfried von Frankenberg-Leu guiding tastings of German Alpine varieties from the Allgäu. Discover engaging formats such as German-themed tastings with traditional brotzeit spreads, wine and beer pairing workshops, and regional spotlights tied to cultural celebrations (e.g., Passport Germany/Oktoberfest programming). These rotating classes often weave in Texas artisanal cheeses, offering fresh perspectives alongside European traditions. Texas artisanal cheeses have carved out their own place in the culinary landscape, offering distinctive flavors that pair remarkably well with local wines. You'll find exceptional matchups like Granbury Gold with McPherson Cellars EVS Windblown Red, or River Whey’s Indigo Ridge alongside Brennan Vineyards Viognier. What makes these cheeses special are the regional sustainability practices embraced by producers like Pure Luck Farm & Dairy and Veldhuizen. Their commitment to high-quality milk from pasture-raised animals—with some Texas makers using raw milk for aged cheeses—creates complex flavor profiles unmatched by commercial alternatives. Brazos Valley Cheese, for instance, is known for crafting raw-milk cheeses from grass-fed cows and aging hard styles in underground caves—an approach that pairs beautifully with the state’s emerging wine scene.Seasonal Festival Experiences for Cheese Enthusiasts
Scardello's Curated Tasting Events
Regional Cheese Education at Central Market
Artisanal Texas Cheese and Local Wine Matchups
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