Ruby Red Wine Cheese Board (Print Version)

A vibrant cheese and charcuterie display with red wine-infused flavors, perfect for stylish entertaining.

# Components:

→ Cheeses

01 - 7 oz drunken goat cheese, red wine-soaked and sliced
02 - 5.3 oz red wine BellaVitano or similar red wine-soaked hard cheese, cubed

→ Meats (optional for non-vegetarian version)

03 - 3.5 oz red wine-cured salami, thinly sliced
04 - 2.8 oz prosciutto, torn into ribbons

→ Accompaniments

05 - ½ cup red wine jelly
06 - ½ cup red wine-poached grapes
07 - ¼ cup red wine-infused dried cherries
08 - ⅓ cup red wine-marinated olives (Kalamata or green)

→ Bread & Crackers

09 - 1 small baguette, sliced
10 - 1 cup red wine and rosemary crackers

→ Garnishes

11 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
12 - Edible flowers (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Place a clean, empty wine bottle with the label removed in the center of a large wooden board or platter.
02 - Distribute the sliced drunken goat cheese and cubed red wine BellaVitano around the base of the bottle, positioning some pieces to lean gently against it.
03 - Fan out the red wine-cured salami and prosciutto in small piles around the cheeses if including meats.
04 - Spoon red wine jelly into a small bowl and nestle it among the cheeses.
05 - Distribute red wine-poached grapes, red wine-infused dried cherries, and marinated olives in clusters around the board for visual interest and flavor balance.
06 - Lay out slices of baguette and red wine rosemary crackers in arcs or lines for easy access.
07 - Add fresh rosemary sprigs and edible flowers to enhance aroma and color.
08 - Present immediately, inviting guests to sample and combine flavors as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks impossibly fancy but takes just 20 minutes, so you'll feel like the most prepared host without the stress
  • The wine-infused ingredients create a cohesive, sophisticated flavor that surprises and delights every palate
  • It's a showstopper centerpiece that does half your entertaining work for you
02 -
  • Let your cheeses sit out for 15 minutes before assembling so their flavors bloom and they're easier to arrange without cracking
  • The wine-poached grapes must be completely cool before serving or they'll wilt everything around them and the board will look less pristine
  • Never assemble more than 30 minutes before serving—a cheese board is a living thing that degrades quickly, so treat it like you would fresh flowers
03 -
  • Invest in a beautiful wooden board or platter—it becomes part of the presentation and elevates everything on it
  • Use the wine bottle as your anchor and composition tool; every other element radiates from this centerpoint, making your board feel intentional rather than accidental
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