Wine and cheese parties are fun and sophisticated and a great way to bring friends and family together for an evening of tasteful indulgence.
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1. Choosing a Date and the Invitations:
- Select a date and time that works for you and your guests. Sending out invitations, either digitally or on paper, with details about the event.
Personalized invitations
I like Zazzle for my personalized invitations. Take a look yourself.
Also available digitally
You don’t need to send your invites on paper, you can also send ready made ones by phone.
Wine and Cheese parties
I usually say a ‘Cheese and Wine’ party, but alot of people say ‘Wine and Cheese’ party, am I saying it the wrong way around?
2. Pair your wine with your cheese:
- For a great tasting experience research wine and cheese pairings.
- Common pairings include:
- Red wine with aged cheddar.
- White wine with brie or camembert.
- Sauvignon Blanc with goat cheese.
- Cabernet Sauvignon with gouda.
- DON’T FORGET TO INCLUDE NON-ALCOHOLIC WINE!
French Themed party
You could pick a country as a theme, for example France, with lots of delicious French wines and Cheeses to choose from.
Wine and Chocolate pairing
You could always ditch the cheese for chocolate, check out this printable Chocolate and wine pairing guide.
3. Additional Accompaniments:
- Don’t forget things like the bread and crackers, ideas include:
- Fresh baguette or crackers.
- Fresh and dried fruits (grapes, apples, figs).
- Nuts (almonds, walnuts).
- Olives.
- Honey or fruit preserves.
Deluxe Unsalted Mixed Nuts Tray
A delicious blend of the most popular nut varieties, with Almonds, Brazil Nuts, Cashews, Filberts, Macadamia, Pecans, Pistachios, Brazil, Pine, Sunflower, and Pumpkin together.
Cheese Straws (a Southern delight) Recipe
You could make your own cheese straws, try this recipe.
Norwegian Knekkebrød
Delicious, crispy, wholesome, completely addictive, and baked with love in Brooklyn.
4. Dietary Considerations: – Ask your guests in advance about any dietary restrictions or allergies to ensure everyone can enjoy the offerings.
Keto cheesy muffins, gluten free, diabetic friendly
These muffins are made with fresh garlic and rosemary with a cheesy center and are finished off with coarse salt sprinkled on top.
5. Presentation:
- Display the cheeses on wooden boards or slate platters with labels. Provide separate wine glasses for each guest.
Wine and Cheese Party Markers/labels
These are 2″ circles to mark your cheese for a wine and cheese party, you will need to buy a 2″ hole punch. Punch out two of each then glue the backs together with a toothpick between them.
6. Decor and Ambiance:
- Enhance the atmosphere with dimmed lighting, candles, and soft music to create a cozy and sophisticated setting.
7. Tasting Notes:
- Create tasting notes for each wine and cheese combination, providing information about the flavors and origins. Guests can use these as reference guides.
8. Wine Tasting Activity:
- Consider a wine tasting activity where guests can rate the wines and discuss their preferences.
