Cheese and Antipasto

Antipasto platters can be a great way to whet the appetite for the main meal. Try matching Sparkling wines, light aromatic whites (Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio) and lighter styled reds (Pinot Noir, Cool-climate Merlot), a sweeter style of wine may also be suitable (Moscato, Late Harvest).

With Cheese platters match a creamy Cheese to a creamy wine (Chardonnay), with stronger hard cheeses match a richer red (Warm-climate Cabernet or Shiraz) and with a blue cheese, contrast its tart flavour with a dessert style wine (Botrytis Semillon, Late Harvest Riesling).