Ruby Red Wine Cheese Board (Printable Version)

Elegant board with red wine-infused cheeses, cured meats, and garnishes arranged around an empty bottle.

# What You Need:

→ Cheeses

01 - 7 oz drunken goat cheese, red wine-soaked and 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 - 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)

# How To Make:

01 - Place a clean, empty wine bottle with the label removed at the center of a large wooden cheese board or platter.
02 - Position the sliced drunken goat cheese and cubed red wine BellaVitano around the base of the bottle, leaning some pieces against it for visual appeal.
03 - Fan out red wine-cured salami and prosciutto into small piles surrounding the cheeses.
04 - Spoon the red wine jelly into a small bowl and nestle it among the cheeses on the board.
05 - Distribute red wine-poached grapes, wine-infused dried cherries, and marinated olives in small clusters throughout the board.
06 - Arrange slices of baguette and wine crackers in arcs or lines around the board for easy access.
07 - Add fresh rosemary sprigs and edible flowers for aroma and color; serve immediately inviting guests to mix flavors.

# Cooking Tips:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours planning when it really only takes 20 minutes—that's the kind of secret every home cook needs
  • The red wine-infused ingredients create this sophisticated, winemaker's-table vibe that makes casual entertaining feel effortless and special
  • It works for vegetarians and meat-lovers alike, which means one board feeds everyone without compromise
02 -
  • The most common mistake is arranging everything too symmetrically or too tightly. Boards breathe better when there's gentle asymmetry and a little white space—it makes guests feel invited to explore rather than overwhelmed.
  • Quality matters most with the cheese and wine components. A mediocre drunken goat cheese will taste muddy, not sophisticated. Spend the extra few dollars on genuine wine-infused cheeses or prepare them yourself—it's truly the difference between forgettable and unforgettable.
03 -
  • Chill your board in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving if your kitchen is warm. Cold ingredients hold their shape better and taste fresher, especially the cheeses and cured meats.
  • The secret to a board that looks full without waste is to let the wooden surface show through in places—it's part of the design, not a sign you didn't have enough food.
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