Ruby red wine cheese board (Print Version)

A vibrant cheese and charcuterie board featuring red wine-infused cheeses and accompaniments with a decorative centerpiece.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cheeses

01 - 7 oz drunken goat cheese, red wine-soaked and sliced
02 - 5 oz red wine BellaVitano or similar hard cheese, 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 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Place a clean, empty wine bottle with label removed or decorative 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, allowing some pieces to lean against it for a dramatic effect.
03 - Fan out the red wine-cured salami and prosciutto, if using, in small piles around the cheese arrangement.
04 - Spoon the red wine jelly into a small bowl and nestle it among the cheeses on the board.
05 - Distribute the red wine-poached grapes, wine-infused dried cherries, and marinated olives in small clusters across the board for balanced flavor.
06 - Layout slices of baguette and red wine and rosemary crackers in arcs or lines to facilitate easy access.
07 - Add fresh rosemary sprigs and edible flowers for aroma and visual appeal, then serve immediately encouraging guests to mix and match flavors.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It looks absolutely stunning—the kind of board that makes people reach for their cameras before they reach for the cheese
  • Everything is already made or requires zero cooking, so you can have it ready in 20 minutes flat
  • The wine-infused elements create this sophisticated flavor journey that feels way more impressive than it actually is
  • It works for vegetarians and meat lovers alike, no separate boards needed
02 -
  • Let everything come to room temperature for at least 15 minutes before serving—cold cheese is a flavor tragedy, and the wine nuances won't sing at refrigerator temperature
  • The wine bottle needs to be completely clean and dry inside, or the presentation loses its magic and guests might think it's actually part of the meal
  • If you're making the red wine-poached grapes yourself, don't skip the cooling step—warm grapes will wilt other delicate items on the board and the texture won't be right
  • Assemble the board no more than 30 minutes before serving; the longer it sits, the more flavors meld together (which sounds good but actually muddies the complexity you've worked to create)
03 -
  • Buy your cheeses from a specialty counter where they actually have wine-soaked varieties; it makes a massive difference in both flavor and authenticity
  • If you can't find red wine-poached grapes, make them the day before—they taste even better after sitting overnight and soaking in the wine
  • Use a wooden board that's been well-seasoned and treated; it absorbs the wine colors slightly and adds to the rustic, authentic feeling of the whole presentation
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