Life's two great culinary pleasures are no doubt cheese and wine, and finding the perfect combination can be a delicious endeavour. And since there is no eleventh hour cooking one can savour the party.   

How to buy cheese: 

The most difficult part about hosting cheese and wine party is figuring out which cheeses to buy and where to buy it from. Purchasing cheese can sometimes be a very hard. 

The following points listed below should be taken into view when buying cheese:

• Try buying at least one cheese with which you are acquainted. This can be Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Swiss or you can have a blend of all the cheeses above. Buying cheeses which you are familiar with allows you to be laid back while serving them and also improves your confidence level.
• It is better to buy two similar cheeses which are manufactured by different producers or manufactured in unique styles. If you belong to a place where artisan and specialty cheeses are available, and then try choosing two cheddars which are manufactured by different producers. The difference can be quite astonishing. You would be astonished to know how the same cheese, when made a slight variation, can go well with a huge array of wines.
• Purchase at least one or two fresh cheeses. Fresh cheeses, such as mozzarella and fresh goat cheese are those that go well with all types of dishes. They are always crowd pleasers and readily available. It is essential that you buy the finest quality mozzarella you can afford, especially the ones that are sold fresh in water.
• Purchase a few aged cheeses. Aged cheeses are those that are harder and saltier. An aged sheep's milk cheese or an aged asiago such as Manchego or Pecorino can also be considered.
• Many people have blue cheese as their topmost preference. Hence it is imperative to have blue cheese and it compliments quite well with dessert wine. Consider a crumbly Gorgonzola or a classic Maytag Blue.
• Serve at least one washed rind cheese. These are most savoury out of all the cheeses.

How to Buy Wine:

It is essential to have quite a variety when it comes to hosting a wine and cheese party.

Non-alcoholic alternatives include sparkling or still dry cider; apple or pear cider mixed with sparkling water should also be included. 

The main theme is for the guests to match up their own wine and cheese combinations. 

Cheese and Wine Party Accompaniments

Few accompaniments can also be served like:

• Fresh fruit slices such as pear, plums and apples
• Fruit compotes such as fresh cherry
• Dried fruit such as dates, figs
• Plain nuts such as hazelnuts and almonds
• Walnut and/or dried fruit bread

Wine and cheese presentation

Presentation is very important when it comes to a wine and cheese celebration. In fact, it is even more so than at a dinner party. The selections are so scanty as a result of which the attention is drawn toward the presentation. But from a functional standpoint, presentation of the cheese is very important. The following tips can be taken into consideration:

• Don't focus on more than four cheeses.
• Variation in appearance, taste and texture is best
• Paper plates are not ideal for serving cheese. Platters made of wood or marble are preferred which are large enough to separate the cheeses. It should be taken into consideration that colour of the board should be pleasant to the eye and can act as a contrast to the various selections.
• Having one cheese knife per selection. A butter knife can be used for soft cheese and a sharp knife for firm cheese.
• Cheese should be served at room temperature rather than directly from the fridge
• Make separate station where people can have a conversation and walk around to sample the cheese and wine rather than standing in one spot as it creates a proper atmosphere and maintains the flow of conversation. 

This is all the essential information that you need to get your wine and cheese party under way. Go and Host Cheese & Wine Partytoday!