How to Create the Perfect Christmas Cheese and Wine Evening
How to Create the Perfect Christmas Cheese and Wine Evening
Nothing captures the spirit of a festive gathering quite like a Christmas cheese and wine evening. At Scottish Hampers, we believe that combining artisan Scottish cheeses with carefully selected wines and seasonal accompaniments creates not only a memorable experience but one that’s rich in flavour and tradition. Whether you’re planning an intimate get-together or a lively celebration, our guide will help you build the perfect evening.
1: Curate Your Guest List Thoughtfully
Begin by considering the tone of your evening. Is it an elegant celebration with colleagues? A cosy evening with your partner? Or perhaps a festive family gathering? Your guest list will influence the quantity, style, and variety of food and drink you’ll want to offer.
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Step 2: Choose Your Cheeses Like a Pro
No Scottish cheese and wine night is complete without a stunning variety of cheeses. For balance and texture, we recommend including:
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A hard cheese – Try Isle of Kintyre Plain Jane or Old Smokey Truckle for that crumbly bite and strong, tangy flavour.
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A soft cheese – Add Morangie Brie or Highland Fine Brie for creamy richness.
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A blue cheese – Strathdon Blue brings boldness and beautiful marbling.
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A traditional choice – Delight guests with Caboc or Black Crowdie, both uniquely Scottish in taste and history.
Display your cheeses on a wooden board with cheese knives, and allow them to reach room temperature before serving to bring out the full flavour.
3: Pair the Perfect Wines
Pairing wine with cheese is an art. Here are some festive pairing suggestions using wines available in our hampers:
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Soft Brie or Highland Brie pairs well with Pinot Grigio Beato Bartolomeo or The Ned Sauvignon Blanc.
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Caboc and oatcakes pair deliciously with a glass of Château Recougne Bordeaux Supérieur.
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Blue cheese like Strathdon sings alongside Taylor's Late Bottled Vintage Port.
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Go bold with Isle of Kintyre Highland Chief and a dram of Loch Lomond Single Malt Whisky.
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4: Add Artful Accompaniments
Round out your board with delicious sides and condiments:
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Crackers & Oatcakes: Maclean's Traditional Oatcakes, Wooleys of Arran Oaties, or Pea Green Boat Cheese Sables.
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Chutneys: Arran Caramelised Onion Chutney or Galloway Lodge Poacher’s Pickle.
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Seasonal Additions: Traditional Scottish Mince Pies from Thains of Aberdeen and rich Clootie Dumplings for a sweet finish.
Pairing tip: Serve brandy butter on warm clootie dumpling for a luxurious festive treat.
5: Finish with Sweet Scottish Treats
Round out your evening with indulgent desserts and chocolate:
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COCO Chocolatier Salted Caramel Fudge
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Marc de Champagne Truffles
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Mrs Tilly's Tablet and Macaroon Bars
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Walkers - Ecclefechan Tarts
These treats complement wines, coffees, or just offer the perfect final note.
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Bonus: Make It Extra Special with a Hamper Gift
Want to recreate your evening or gift it to someone else? Our Scottish Christmas Food Hampers include everything you need—from fine wines and cheeses to chutneys and chocolates.
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