Ruby Red Wine Cheese Board (Printable)

An elegant arrangement of red wine-infused cheeses, meats, and accompaniments centered on a wine bottle.

# Ingredient list:

→ 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 - 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:

01 - Place a clean, empty wine bottle at the center of a large wooden cheese board or platter.
02 - Place sliced drunken goat cheese and cubed red wine BellaVitano around the bottle base, allowing some pieces to lean against it for visual interest.
03 - Fan out red wine-cured salami and prosciutto (if using) in small piles around the cheeses.
04 - Spoon the red wine jelly into a small bowl and nestle among the cheeses on the board.
05 - Scatter red wine-poached grapes, infused dried cherries, and marinated olives in small clusters throughout the board.
06 - Arrange baguette slices and wine crackers in arcs or lines for easy access.
07 - Add fresh rosemary sprigs and edible flowers to enhance aroma and color.
08 - Present immediately, inviting guests to combine flavors as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Zero cooking required—just beautiful arrangement and a little prep work that feels more like playing than cooking
  • The wine-infused ingredients create a sophisticated flavor story that guests actually want to talk about
  • It looks like you spent hours planning when really you spent twenty minutes arranging
  • Red wine cheeses have this magical ability to taste elegant without being pretentious
02 -
  • Temperature matters more than you'd think—cheese tastes better at room temperature, not cold from the fridge, so arrange this board about 30 minutes before serving
  • The wine-soaked cheeses can weep a little liquid; this is completely normal and actually adds to the rustic beauty of the board
  • Red wine and rosemary is a flavor pairing that actually works on a chemical level—use this knowledge to guide every element you choose
  • If your cheese board looks too symmetrical or perfect, it looks staged; slightly irregular arrangement actually looks more thoughtful and intentional
03 -
  • Buy your cheese from a real cheese counter, not pre-packaged—a good cheesemonger can point you toward wine-soaked varieties and slice them exactly how you want
  • The wine bottle in the center isn't just decoration; it actually stabilizes the arrangement and gives people a visual anchor, making the board feel intentional rather than random
  • Serve this board with the same wine that infused the cheeses—the flavor echo is magical and it makes the whole experience feel cohesive
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