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Step 1
Select a theme based on a particular region of the world. The United States, Australia, Europe, South America and South Africa are some popular wine regions.
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Step 2
Choose wines based on the grape type. Throw a red wine party or a white wine party.
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Step 3
Compare California Cabernet Sauvignon, French Bordeaux or Portuguese port from different vineyards and different years. You could even dedicate your party to dessert wines from all over the world.
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Step 4
Choose similar cheeses from different countries. For example, the United States, Ireland and Sweden all make cheddar cheese. Purchase cheddar cheese from each country and taste the difference in flavor.
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Step 5
Select a theme that targets the education of your guests, allowing them to experiment and explore a full variety of flavors.
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Step 6
Allow each guest to influence your party's theme. Have each guest bring one or two bottles of his favorite wine and a block or two of his favorite cheese.
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Step 7
Pick out cheeses that are grouped in a specific category, such as goat's milk, cow's milk or sheep's milk cheese. Other categories include sharp, buttery, nutty, crumbly, soft, processed, blue vein and fresh cheese.
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Step 8
Match your invitations to the theme of your wine and cheese party. Doing so can provide a pulled-together appearance.
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Step 9
Find cheeses that originate from the same region as the wines you choose. You might choose to serve French Camembert with champagne or Spanish manchego with a rioja or tempranillo.
