Choose up to 6 cheeses and up to 6 complementary wines from the Cheese and Wine Pairing Suggestions. (Visit the Shopping section to purchase individual cheeses.) Allow for 2 ozs. of cheese per guest if you'll be serving dinner. If cheese is the main event, allow 4 ozs. per guest. Plan on one bottle of wine serving 3 people. Offer complementary accompaniments such as breads, fruits and nuts. (Visit the Cheese Pairings Guide for suggestions on accompaniments.) Serve the cheese at room temperature, removing it from the refrigerator up to two hours prior to guest arrival. Allow red wines to breathe for 10-20 minutes after opening. Most wines are best served slightly cool; ideally, whites between 50-55 degrees, reds between 60-65 degrees. Present each cheese in a large wedge to display its natural beauty on a large plate, wooden board or piece of marble. Provide a Placemat, Tasting Notes and pencils/pens for each guest. Let guests cut their own portions from the cheese to put on their Placemat and provide separate serving knives for each to avoid intermingling flavors. Provide guests with a clean glass for each wine being served to avoid intermingling flavors. Make Flag Markers with toothpicks to label the cheese.   © American Dairy Association managed by Dairy Management, Inc. All rights reserved.