Wine Guide

Wine And Cheese

Throwing a Wine and Cheese Party

A wine and cheese party can be a great way to celebrate anything. It is also easy to put together without much effort on the part of the host, even if you do not know a lot about these foods. There are many ways that you can decorate your room, different glasses and plates that you can use, and even a variety of wine to choose from.

Decorations for a Wine and Cheese Party

The way that you set up your room depends not only upon the room's shape, but also upon how much space you have. You can either use a long buffet table against one wall with different sections or have several “stations” around the room with little tables.

Of course, an upscale party is generally the way to go here, so think simple and elegant. One idea is to use solid white tablecloths with white candles that are decorated with grapes and grape leaves or something seasonal. Make sure that you label each of the cheeses that you will be serving and give a short description of its general flavor. You may want to have a cutting board and cutter available for each type of cheese as well.

Glasses and Plates for a Wine and Cheese Party

Make sure that you use the right type of wine glass with each wine. For instance, red wine should be served in a round ball shaped glass while white wine should be served in a more fluted glass. You will want to have a collection of each type of glasses available. For dishes you could use wine-themed plates or an eclectic mix of little antique dishes. You will want to have plenty of these available to encourage your guests to try small samples of cheese with each wine.

What to Serve At a Wine and Cheese Party

You will probably want to have more foods available at your party than simply wine and cheese. A good choice here would be fruit, because you could then have a 3 tiered centerpiece or large antique bowl filled with grapes and other fruit on your tables. Another idea is to have a lot of interesting types of breads and crackers available. Simply make sure that your wine and cheese, as well as your crackers and breads, are all appropriate choices for the wine that is being sampled. You could even have some caviar and then a nice cheesecake for dessert. Of course, you may wish to offer your guests some coffee too, particularly at the end of your bash.