New Year's Eve Cheese & Wine Party

Where will you be on New Year's Eve? Will you be in New York City celebrating with the millions of people who will watch the ball drop in Times Square?

Or will you celebrate at home with loved ones, while dining on a multi-course meal?

If you choose the second option, here's a straight forward New Year's Eve Cheese & Wine Party game plan that can help you.

New Year's Eve Cheese & Wine Party (Nouveau Year' ; & de fromage de s Eve ; Partie de vin)

This ones easy. Make a cheese and fruit buffet. And on a different table, make a dessert and coffee buffet.

Pull out your best bone china - dessert plates, cups and saucers and dine in style. You'll also need your wine glasses and silver serving pieces, along with your dessert forks and spoons. Add a medium size platter or two for the cheeses and fruit. Accompany the wine and cheese with sliced artisan breads and assorted crackers. Prepare a really great salad and set out a bowl of nuts and you're ready to celebrate and ring in the New Year.

Toast to the New Year with a delicious champagne. And top off the night with something decadent and chocolate, with hot coffee and tea.

Cheeses to Serve (Fromages à servir)

(Printable Cheese Guide)

Delice de France Double Creme Brie

• A rich, creamy texture cow's milk cheese handcrafted in the authentic French tradition with all-natural ingredients. Has a buttery and creamy taste.

Argitoni Grana Padano Classic Italian

• This is a hard cheese with a delicious nutty-type flavor. Typically aged 18 to 20 months.

Llchester Blue Stilton

• A creamy ivory cheese with blue/green veins. Has a full, earthy flavor.

Argitoni Parmigiano Reggiano

• Made with the finest milk and aged 24 months, this wonderful cheese has a rich and nutty flavor with a crunchy bite.

Wines to Serve (Vins à servir)

(Printable Wine Guide)

Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay

• Fruit forward with toasted oak notes that contribute to a long, round finish - this wine received a 90-point rating from sommelier (wine expert) Robert Parker.

Francis Coppola Diamond Collection Merlot

• Classic Merlot. This wine showcases red fruit along with blueberry, cherry and dark chocolate. Really tasty with bold cheeses, lamb and duck.

Estancia Pinot Grigio

• Medium-bodied with a smooth, creamy feel. This wine has vibrant fruit notes of delicate pear and ripe peach. Goes well with mild cheeses and shellfish.

Solombra Fair Trade Pinot Grigio

• Fresh flavored and best served with light appetizers and salads. Has light citrus and apple notes.

Sandeman's Founders Reserve Port

• An after-dinner wine that is sweet and full-palated with rich, ripe aromas. Great with Stilton or Maytag Blue cheese, or shortbread.

Moet & Chandon Imperial (White Star) Champagne

• A classic, first-rate champagne that has a lively, fresh taste. Serve with Brie, strawberries, or shellfish. Click on New Year's Eve Champagne (this link) and you will be taken to a really great web page that will give you comprehensive facts about champagne and lots of helpful information about how to buy a good bottle of champagne.
  

All you have to do now is invite your loved ones to your place, set out your delicious New Year's Eve Cheese & Wine Party spread, and get ready to have a really good time.

Be safe. Have fun. And Happy New Year!




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