Rustic Vineyard Cheese Grapes

# What You'll Need:

→ Cheese

01 - 2 large wheels (approximately 3.3 lbs each) of young, rustic, unfinished cheese (e.g., tomme, young pecorino, or farmhouse cheese)

→ Fresh Produce

02 - 3 to 4 long, untreated grapevine branches with leaves and stems, washed and dried

03 - 1.1 lbs fresh grapes (red, green, or mixed, ideally left on the stem)

→ Accompaniments (optional)

04 - 1 baguette or rustic country bread, sliced

05 - 3.5 oz assorted nuts (e.g., walnuts, almonds)

06 - 3.5 oz dried fruits (e.g., figs, apricots)

# How To Make It:

01 - Lay the grapevine branches gently over and around the cheese wheels on a large wooden board or rustic platter, allowing the leaves and stems to drape naturally for an inviting vineyard appearance.

02 - Place clusters of fresh grapes nestled among the grapevine branches and around the cheese wheels to enhance color and freshness.

03 - Arrange sliced bread and optional nuts and dried fruits in small piles around the cheese and grapevine display to complete the presentation.

04 - Present at room temperature. To enjoy, cut slices of cheese and pair with grapes, bread, and accompaniments as preferred.

# Expert Suggestions:

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Zero cooking required, which means you can spend time actually enjoying your guests instead of being stuck in the kitchen.
The dramatic vineyard drape never fails to make people pause before eating—it transforms a simple cheese board into something that feels intentional and special.
It works for feeding a crowd without the stress, and tastes even better with wine in hand and good conversation happening around it.

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Untreated grapevines are non-negotiable—treated vines will taste bitter and can be unsafe to handle around food, so double-check with your supplier or source them directly from someone you trust.
The cheese needs time to come to room temperature; cold cheese tastes muted and chalky, but even 30 minutes on the counter transforms it into something creamy and alive.

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