Sunday was National Wine and Cheese Day, but…we missed it. We could probably blame it on the fact that everyday is National Wine and Cheese Day in our eyes, but in truth, it just slipped right past us.
When you really think about it though, why is there only one day celebrating such a momentous holiday? Frankly, that just doesn’t work for us over in the Moments kitchen, so instead, we’re proposing a change: Wine and Cheese Week! Thoughts?
In order to get the week underway properly, this post is going to give you several wine and cheese options that would go perfectly with an array of gatherings you might host. No matter what you’re planning on being up to, you have to agree…it’s hard to beat wine and cheese.
About the Wine…
For us, wine and cheese as a pairing encapsulates so many things that we love – impromptu entertaining, casual conversation, embracing the moment…we could go on for days. When it comes to the two of US as a pairing though, to my bank account’s chagrin, our tastes are very similar.
Cheese is easy. It’s hard to break the bank on a solid cheese board, and often, the good stuff is just good. Wavering to other options isn’t totally worth the search. But in the wine department, that’s a little more tricky.
After being at home for over a year and a half now, I have forced myself to seek out wine options that suit my palate, but are better for my price range than the to-die-for options that my mom drinks.
To make a long story short, depending on your price points and preferred flavor profile, there’s something for everyone on this list. We got so much inspiration for this post from Etú Home and their beautiful cheese boards – they’re absolutely stunning and we can’t add them to our cart fast enough.
How to Spend Your Wine and Cheese Week
A Relaxing Evening Solo: White
Kim’s Pick: 2019 Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio
Tess’s Pick: 2018 Principessa Gavia Gavi Pinot Grigio
Head to your favorite little store – wherever you can find something to make you day a little brighter. My personal choice would be a plant store, local bookshop, or somewhere that would sell a nice candle! From there, put together this cheese board for you – based around crisp and creamy flavors with notes of citrus – and enjoy.
Bianco Peaches Cheese Board
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh ripe peaches, peeled and chopped
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1 tbsp light brown sugar
- 1 tbsp champagne vinegar
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- pinch of cracked black pepper
- pinch of flaky sea salt
- fresh thyme to garnish
- McKenzine Creamery goat cheese
- baguette
- crackers of choice
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a serving bowl. Mix, cover and chill overnight or at least 3 hours. Serve with a slotted spoon.
- Process 12 oz goat cheese (room temperature) with 1 t honey. Serve with a sliced, warm baguette + Bianco Peaches.
- Arrange with greenery and color. Place the thyme in a small white vase adjacent to the bowls of peaches and goat cheese. Slice your baguette and lay any crackers out loose. Enjoy!
Entertaining a Group of Friends: Rosé
Kim’s Pick: 2019 AIX Rosé
Tess’s Pick: 2018 French Blue Rosé
Put together the cheese board with a few other finger food options and make sure to have several bottles of your rosé of choice on hand. Place your favorite fun glasses out and queue up a great playlist! Crisp, fruity, and dry
Honey Roasted Figs Cheese Board
Ingredients
- 8 fresh figs, halved
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp orange zest
- pinch of ground cinnamon
- Classic Beemster aged cheddar
- Clarina 18-month aged gouda
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the figs, cut side up, on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle the figs with the orange zest and cinnamon. Drizzle with honey.
- If your oven has a convection setting, turn it on and roast the figs for about 7 – 9 minutes or until they just begin to blister. If you don’t have a convection setting, roast your figs for 12 – 14 minutes or until they just start to blister.
- Serve at room temperature with aged cheddar.
- Arrange loosely with the citrus as the main event! Focus on the color of the spread and add any crackers or baguettes off to the side.
One-On-One: Red
Kim’s Pick: 2018 Stoller Pinot Noir
Tess’s Pick: 2018 Cloudline Pinot Noir
Make a dinner for two. Whether it’s a date night with a significant other, a family member, or a friend – set yourself a cute table-scape – with your smooth, cherry-inspired cheese board – and get ready for some quality one-on-one time.
Radishes with Savory Blue Butter Cheese Board
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp cultured butter, room temperature
- 4-6 oz Stilton or other blue cheese, room temperature
- radishes, halved
- flaky sea salt
Instructions
- In a bowl, mash the butter and blue cheese together with a fork until combined.
- Transfer to a serving dish and serve with radishes and flaky sea salt.
- Arrange with the radishes at the forefront, placing the cheese in a rounder bowl to offset the shape of the radishes. Add a baguette on the side for serving.
Get the Party Started: Sparkling
Kim’s Pick: Veuve/Moet
Tess’s Pick: Avaline Sparkling
So you’re dying to test out your hosting skills again after the long social drought that was 2020? A fun party with the perfect cheese board to compliment flowing bubbles is the way to go!
Cherries with Creamy Cheese and Pistachios Cheese Board
Ingredients
- 1 lb cherries
- 1 cup pistachios
- warm baguette
- Saint Angel triple cream brie
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a large serving board. Top the warm baguette with brie, cherries + pistachios.
- Arrange keeping the brie in it's original wheel, cutting out a single traingular slice facing the center of the board. Place a handful of cherries on top of the brie and slices of the warm baguette off to the side.
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