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Talking of cheese , your cheeseboard will ideally have three to five cheeses ( with hard , soft and blue ). Cheesemakers of Canterbury have a wide selection of local cheeses , including the smokey Ashmore , a hard cheese from British Friesian cows . The recommended amount of cheese per person ( in total ) is around 100g – and don ’ t forget to bring them to room temperature before serving .
Go for flavour … with more meat and cheese
As the afternoon draws in , it is time for a beautiful glass of red . Pinot Noir is a versatile wine that works wonderfully with a wide variety of cheeses . Luke ’ s Pinot Noir , Balfour Hush Heath Estate is therefore perfect for pairing with your cheeseboard . I find it works remarkably well with Kelly ’ s Goat , a hard goat ’ s cheese from Cheesemakers of Canterbury . The creamy , peppery cheese sits well against the rich bouquet of the Pinot Noir . This wine is also a fantastic accompaniment to meat . NORTH Charcuteries air-dried , exdairy beef Bresaola with flavours of juniper , pepper and nutmeg will really elevate your party . For guests who like a bit of spice , their Calabrese Salami with its hot pepper will be exaggerated with the alcohol from the wine .
Give your guests something sweet to finish … with a traditional Kent pie
Kentish legend says that gypsy tart , a sweet caramel flavoured dessert , was born when a lady threw together three ingredients to feed some hungry gypsy children . A sweet dessert needs a sweet wine , and Biddenden Schönburger is ideal for this . This wine is low in alcohol but high in flavour . Refreshing elderflower and mouth-watering lychee sing from the glass . This wine is not a ‘ sticky ’ sweet wine such as a Sauternes , but instead it has a stylish , restrained sweetness reminiscent of a delightful Moscato d ’ Asti .
@ KirstyWoodgate _ Wine
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