Hosting & Toasting: Your Holiday Wine Guide

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The holidays are here and we’re looking forward to two of our favorite things: hosting get-togethers and cozying up indoors! Whether you’re entertaining the masses or having a wine and cheese party for one, follow these simple guidelines from Bright Cellars for a delicious and eye-catching pairing experience. Tip #1 For a great cheese selection, include at least one soft cheese, multiple hard or aged cheeses and one unique blue or goat cheese. Tip #2 When hosting a group, it’s best to have 1-2 oz of each cheese per person. Tip #3 Spruce up your cheese board with fun adds like figs, olives, nuts, dried fruits, mustard, honey and crusty bread! Tip #4 Instead of taking a trip to the wine aisle and selecting generic bottles for your guests, take the Bright Cellars wine quiz to get matched with unique wines from all over the world!

WINE AND CHEESE PAIRINGS

Chardonnay + Brie

Full-bodied whites like Chardonnay compliment mild, smooth cheeses Bright Cellars Recommendation: Quinte Royale Chardonnay

Cabernet Sauvignon + Aged Gouda

Hard aged cheeses pair best with equally bold, ageable wines Bright Cellars Recommendation: Pana Cabernet Sauvignon

Malbec + Sharp Cheddar

Potent cheeses need a full-bodied wine to match Bright Cellars Recommendation: Lost City Malbec

Sauvignon Blanc + Goat Cheese

Acidic, crisp white wines mirror the acidity and avor of goat cheese Bright Cellars Recommendation: Forty Winks Sauvignon Blanc

Moscato + Pepper jack

Sweeter wines help mellow spicy, zesty cheeses Bright Cellars Recommendation: Burrasca Moscato

Zinfandel + Gruyère

Firm, nutty cheeses pair perfectly with jammy or spicy wines Bright Cellars Recommendation: Mojave Rain Zinfandel

Having trouble deciding which pairings to include at your next wine night? Choose the wines that pair with your unique taste palate.

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