Ruby Red Wine Board (Printable Page)

A stunning board featuring red wine-infused cheeses, meats, and accompaniments artfully arranged for sharing.

# What You Need:

→ Cheeses

01 - 7 oz drunken goat cheese, red wine-soaked and sliced
02 - 5.3 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 seedless grapes
07 - 1/4 cup red wine-infused dried cherries
08 - 1/3 cup red wine-marinated kalamata or green olives

→ Bread & Crackers

09 - 1 small baguette, sliced
10 - 1 cup red wine and rosemary crackers

→ Garnishes

11 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
12 - Edible flowers, optional

# Steps:

01 - Place a clean, empty wine bottle with 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 gently against it for visual interest.
03 - Fan out the red wine-cured salami and prosciutto ribbons in small piles surrounding the cheeses, if including meats.
04 - Spoon the red wine jelly into a small bowl and place it nestled among the cheeses on the board.
05 - Distribute clusters of red wine-poached grapes, wine-infused dried cherries, and marinated olives evenly across the platter.
06 - Place slices of baguette and red wine rosemary crackers in arcs or lines for convenient serving.
07 - Add fresh rosemary sprigs and edible flowers to enhance aroma and color.
08 - Serve immediately, inviting guests to mix and match flavors for an interactive experience.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks absolutely stunning on the table, like you spent hours in the kitchen when you really just assembled beautiful things that were already made for you
  • Every ingredient tastes like it has a story—the wine has literally infused into the cheese, grapes, and everything else, creating flavors that taste impossibly sophisticated
  • It's a vegetarian-friendly showstopper that doesn't rely on meat to impress, though you can add it if you want
02 -
  • Slice your soft cheese last—goat cheese especially will oxidize and taste less bright if it sits exposed for too long. Even 30 minutes can matter.
  • The temperature of the cheeses affects how they taste. Remove them from the fridge 15 minutes before serving so they're not cold and numb your palate.
03 -
  • If you can't find wine-soaked cheeses, ask your cheese counter specifically for them or buy them a day ahead and brush them lightly with good red wine, letting them sit uncovered in the fridge to absorb it
  • The wooden board matters more than you'd think—it's the backdrop that makes wine-stained reds and purples absolutely sing
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