A refined assortment of cheeses, meats, fruits, and nuts paired with wines for elegant entertaining moments.
# What you'll need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 3.5 oz Brie, sliced
02 - 3.5 oz aged Manchego, cut into wedges
03 - 3.5 oz blue cheese, crumbled
→ Charcuterie (optional for non-vegetarian)
04 - 2.8 oz prosciutto
05 - 2.8 oz dry-cured salami, sliced
06 - 2.8 oz smoked duck breast, thinly sliced
→ Breads & Crackers
07 - 1 small baguette, sliced
08 - 3.5 oz multigrain crackers
→ Fresh Fruits
09 - 1 bunch seedless grapes
10 - 1 pear, thinly sliced
11 - 1 apple, thinly sliced
12 - 1 handful fresh figs, halved (seasonal)
→ Nuts & Condiments
13 - 1.8 oz roasted almonds
14 - 1.8 oz walnuts
15 - 2.1 oz fig jam
16 - 1.4 oz honey
→ Wine Pairings
17 - 1 bottle dry Champagne
18 - 1 bottle Sauvignon Blanc
19 - 1 bottle Pinot Noir
20 - 1 bottle aged Bordeaux
# Directions:
01 - Spread sliced Brie, Manchego wedges, and crumbled blue cheese evenly on a large serving platter.
02 - Place prosciutto, dry-cured salami, and smoked duck breast in small folds beside the cheeses; alternatively, substitute with marinated grilled vegetables for a vegetarian option.
03 - Cluster baguette slices and multigrain crackers around the edges of the platter for easy access.
04 - Fill remaining spaces with seedless grapes, thinly sliced pear and apple, fresh figs, roasted almonds, walnuts, and small bowls of fig jam and honey.
05 - Refrigerate wines accordingly: Champagne at 46°F, Sauvignon Blanc at 50°F, Pinot Noir at 57°F, and Bordeaux at 61°F before serving.
06 - Arrange tasting glasses and recommend pairings: Brie with Champagne or Pinot Noir; Manchego with Sauvignon Blanc; blue cheese with Bordeaux or honey; prosciutto and duck with Pinot Noir; fruits and nuts with any wine, especially Champagne.
