Ruby Red Wine Cheese Board (Printable)

An elegant board showcasing red wine-infused cheeses, meats, and accompaniments arranged around a wine bottle centerpiece.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Cheeses

01 - 7 oz drunken goat cheese, red wine-soaked, sliced
02 - 5.3 oz red wine BellaVitano or similar red wine-soaked 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 - ½ cup red wine jelly
06 - ½ cup red wine-poached seedless 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

# Directions:

01 - Place a clean, empty wine bottle with label removed at the center of a large wooden cheese board or platter.
02 - Position sliced drunken goat cheese and cubed red wine BellaVitano around the base of the bottle, allowing some pieces to lean against it for visual appeal.
03 - Fan out red wine-cured salami and prosciutto in small piles near the cheeses; omit if preparing vegetarian option.
04 - Spoon red wine jelly into a small bowl and place 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 board.
06 - Lay out baguette slices and red wine rosemary crackers in arcs or lines for convenient access.
07 - Add fresh rosemary sprigs and, if desired, edible flowers to enhance aroma and color.
08 - Present immediately, inviting guests to combine flavors as they prefer.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours preparing when it really takes just 20 minutes, making you feel like the most effortless entertainer
  • Every single element has been kissed by wine, creating a cohesive, sophisticated flavor story that tastes far more complex than it actually is
  • The drama of an empty wine bottle as the centerpiece always gets people talking and makes your board feel intentional and special
02 -
  • The wine-soaked cheeses will continue absorbing flavors as they sit, so assemble this board no more than 2 hours before serving. After that, flavors can become overpowering and textures may soften.
  • Always taste your marinated components before arranging—sometimes a batch of olives or poached grapes needs a touch more sweetness or acidity to shine. Trust your palate, not the recipe.
03 -
  • Make your poached grapes and marinated olives the day before and store them in their liquid in the refrigerator. This gives flavors time to deepen and makes your prep time on serving day almost effortless.
  • The secret to a board that feels both abundant and elegant is clustering similar items together rather than scattering them randomly. Group cheeses with cheeses, fruits with fruits, so the eye can follow the story.
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