I would like to put together a wine basket for my brother for x-mas who loves all kinds of wine a good cheeses.I live in a small town in Ohio so no access to imported stores,and I like to make it personal by not ordering a ready to go gift basket.So what good(not brake the bank) wines should I put in it,I know he loves Cabernet Sauvignon,and port,but I have no idea when it comes to names and don’t want to ask not to apoil the suprise.And what else besides the wine,I mean a mini wine rack or a single wine holder or a decanter?Cheese and cracker,or cheese and a nice cheese cutter set?What would make a perfect wine lover’s basket after all.Thanks in advance.

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What do you think is good combinations of cheese and wines? I know that you can have one piece of cheese that could taste entirerly different with a taste of wine. And should there be like a blan bread or cracker for cleansing the pallat between tastings?
Thank you for any help…
Great links! Pairing with fruits also is a great idea.

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I am having a wine tasting party at my house for my birthday. What are good suggestions of cheese types that I should definitely serve? Any cracker type suggestions, too? Thanks.

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