How to Build The Perfect Charcuterie Board

By Andréa McBride – September 09, 2021

How to Build The Perfect Charcuterie Board

Are you looking for tips to build a gorgeous Charcuterie Board & need to know which wines pair the best with it? Find out on our ‘How To’ guide on the blog.

It’s time to elevate your charcuterie board prep skills & have the wine pairings ready to go - we’re ready to entertain!

How To: Build Your Board

Our Go-To Wine Pairings:

Crisp, dry white wines

Crisp, lighter-bodied white wines such as Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris or a bubbly Sparkling Brut pair well with fresh, unripened cheeses such as mozzarella, feta and burrata. Fresh, young and soft cheeses are perfect with our crisp McBride Sisters Collection Sauvignon Blanc, our new McBride Sisters Collection Pinot Gris or the McBride Sisters Collection Sparkling Brut Rosé — turn any vibe into a celebration!

Fruit forward, medium bodied white wines

White wines that are more fruit forward and medium bodied with subtle oak pair well with creamy cheeses like Brie or Camembert or with your salty charcuterie, like salami or prosciutto. We highly recommend our McBride Sisters Collection Chardonnay from Central Coast, California to pair with your soft, buttery cheeses + aged, cured meats.

Medium-heavy bodied, fruit forward red wines

Aged cheeses pair perfectly with the medium to heavy bodied red wines with complex tannins. Wines with ripe fruit profiles such as a Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot. These cheeses include Cheddar, Manchego or Parmigiano-Reggiano, with a bite of berry jam or chutney. Reach for our McBride Sisters Collection Red Blend, a balanced blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Sip on this with one of these hard cheeses and jam, thank us later!