Ruby Red Wine Cheese Board (Printer-Friendly)

A vibrant board featuring red wine-infused cheeses, cured meats, and garnishes artfully arranged for sharing.

# What You Need:

→ Cheeses

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

→ Meats (optional)

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

→ Accompaniments

05 - 1/2 cup red wine jelly
06 - 1/2 cup red wine-poached seedless grapes
07 - 1/4 cup red wine-infused dried cherries
08 - 1/3 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)

# Steps:

01 - Position a clean, empty wine bottle with label removed or decorative at the center of a large wooden serving board or platter.
02 - Place sliced drunken goat cheese and cubed red wine BellaVitano around the base of the bottle, allowing some pieces to lean against it for aesthetic appeal.
03 - Fan out red wine-cured salami and prosciutto (if using) in neat piles surrounding the cheeses.
04 - Spoon red wine jelly into a small bowl and nestle it among the cheeses on the board.
05 - Scatter red wine-poached grapes, wine-infused dried cherries, and marinated olives in small clusters throughout the display.
06 - Place sliced baguette and red wine and rosemary crackers in arcs or lines on the board for easy access.
07 - Decorate the board with fresh rosemary sprigs and edible flowers to enhance aroma and visual appeal.
08 - Present immediately, encouraging guests to combine ingredients according to their preference.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It's a showstopper that requires zero cooking—just beautiful assembly that makes you look like you've been planning this dinner for weeks
  • The wine-infused ingredients create this subtle, sophisticated flavor that guests won't expect from something so visually striking
  • You can prepare everything ahead and simply arrange it moments before guests arrive, leaving you stress-free and present
02 -
  • The wine bottle must be completely clean and dry—any moisture or label residue looks careless, and this board is all about intention and elegance
  • Room temperature is non-negotiable for the cheeses; cold cheese tastes muted and misses all the nuanced flavors that the wine infusion brings. Pull everything from the fridge 30 minutes before serving
  • Don't assemble this board more than 2 hours ahead—the cheeses will begin to sweat and lose their visual impact, and the crackers might begin to absorb moisture from the marinated elements
03 -
  • Make your own red wine poached grapes if you can—the concentrated flavor from simmering fresh grapes in wine is so much more vibrant than anything pre-made, and it takes only 15 minutes
  • If you can't find wine-soaked cheeses at your local market, any high-quality aged cheese will work beautifully; the wine in the accompanying elements will still create the cohesive narrative
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