Iconic Wine and Cheese Pairings

A classic way to entertain is with an epic cheese spread and a bottle of fine wine, but finding the right pairings doesn't come easy for everyone. In honor of National Wine and Cheese Day, we've done the homework for you by partnering up with Marcy Braselton, founder of Community Kitchen ATL. From a dry Prosecco to smooth Merlot, Marcy creates the ultimate wine and cheese pairings beautifully elevated and served on the new COCOCOZY x etúHOME collection. The line features signature COCOCOZY designs with etúHOME's sustainable practices, taking kitchen accents to another level as functional art.

Watch as Marcy balances the flavors and aromas of a variety of wines and cheeses to create the perfect combo for your next hosting event. 

Cherries with Creamy Cheese + Pistachios

(Casa Farive Extra Dry Prosecco - fresh + smooth + moderately fizzy + notes of apple + herbs)

• 1 lb cherries
• 1 C pistachios
• warm baguette
• Cheese Pairing: soft, bloomy triple cream brie

Directions:

1. Add all ingredients to a large serving board. Top the warm baguette with brie, cherries + pistachios.

Bianco Peaches

(Pinot Bianco - crisp + creamy finish with notes of peaches + green apple + citrus)

• 4 C fresh ripe peaches, peeled + chopped
• 1/4 C dry white wine
• 1 T light brown sugar
• 1 T champagne vinegar
• 1 t fresh thyme leaves
• pinch of cracked black pepper
• pinch of flaky sea salt
• Garnish - fresh thyme
• Cheese Pairing: Goat Cheese

Directions:

1. Add all ingredients to a serving bowl. Mix, cover and chill overnight or at least 3 hours. Serve with a slotted spoon.

2. Process 12 oz goat cheese (room temperature) with 1 t honey. Serve with a sliced, warm baguette + Bianco Peaches.

Honey Roasted Figs 

(Château Bas Rosé - crisp + fruity + dry)

• 8 fresh figs, halved
• 1 T honey
• 1 t orange zest
• Pinch of ground cinnamon
• Cheese Pairing: Aged Cheddar 

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Place the figs, cut side up, on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle the figs with the orange zest and cinnamon. Drizzle with honey.

3. If your oven has a convection setting, turn it on and roast the figs for about 7 - 9 minutes or until they just begin to blister. If you don’t have a convection setting, roast your figs for 12 - 14 minutes or until they just start to blister.

4. Serve at room temperature with aged cheddar.

Radishes with Savory Blue Butter 

(Italian Pinot Noir - smooth, fruity, notes of red berries + cherries)

• 1 T cultured butter, room temperature
• 4 - 6 oz. Stilton or other blue cheese, room temperature
• radishes, halved
• Flaky sea salt

Directions:

1. In a bowl, mash the butter and blue cheese together with a fork until combined.

2. Transfer to a serving dish and serve with radishes and flaky sea salt. 

Whether serving a single pairing or going big with all 4, impress your guests through the art of the spread. Get Marcy's look with the COCOCOZY x etúHOME collection found here. Cheers!