How to Host a Fall Cheese Tasting at Home

Bring the charm of a farmstead cheese tasting into your own kitchen by hosting a fall cheese tasting.

Crisp weather, cozy lighting, and bold seasonal flavors — fall is the perfect time to gather friends, pour a glass of wine, and explore the richness of Wisconsin cheese. You don’t need a winery or a specialty shop to host a tasting. With a few simple tips and the right cheeses, you can create an unforgettable experience right at home.

Here’s how to do it, Ron’s Wisconsin Cheese-style.

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🧀 Step 1: Choose Your Cheeses

A great tasting includes 3–5 cheeses that offer a range of:

• Ages – from young and mild to aged and sharp
• Textures – creamy, firm, and crumbly
• Flavors – mild, nutty, smoky, or bold

🧡 Fall Tasting Picks from Ron’s Wisconsin Cheese

• Snow Cheddar – smooth, naturally white, with sweet-nutty notes
• 5- or 10-Year Aged Cheddar – crumbly, complex, and packed with flavor
• Smoked String Cheese – smoky, fun to peel, and perfect with fall beers
• Cheese Curds – try Garlic Dill or Classic for that irresistible squeak

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🍎 Step 2: Add Fall-Friendly Pairings

Balance your cheese board with sweet, savory, and crunchy elements. Here are some fall pairings your guests will love:

🍏 Fruits & Veggies

• Sliced apples, pears, dried figs, roasted beets

🌰 Nuts & Crunch

• Maple-glazed pecans, roasted pumpkin seeds, whole-grain crackers

🍞 Spreads & Accents

• Apple butter, cranberry chutney, fig jam, spicy mustard

🥓 Proteins

• Prosciutto, smoked turkey, or venison sausage

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🍷 Step 3: Pair With Fall Drinks

Offer a mix of beverages that complement your cheese flavors:

• Hard cider – bright and crisp with sharp cheddar
• Pinot Noir or Cabernet – perfect with aged cheeses
• Pumpkin ale or Oktoberfest beer – enhances smoky or nutty notes
• Hot mulled cider – cozy non-alcoholic pairing for fall nights

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🧾 Step 4: Create a Fall Cheese Tasting Order

Taste from mild to bold so each cheese shines:

1. Snow Cheddar
2. Smoked String Cheese
3. Cheese Curds
4. 5-Year Aged Cheddar
5. 10-Year Aged Cheddar

Let guests try each cheese on its own, then with a pairing — and take notes on their favorites!

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✏️ Step 5: Add a Personal Touch

Make your tasting feel extra special by:

• Printing simple menus or cheese name cards
• Offering blank scorecards for tasting notes
• Labeling pairings with chalkboard signs or small tags

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🧀 Host with Cheese That Tells a Story

At Ron’s Wisconsin Cheese, every cheese we make is farmstead crafted — meaning we raise the cows, milk them on-site, and craft the cheese ourselves in small batches. It’s a difference you can taste, and it’s what makes our cheese the perfect centerpiece for your fall gatherings.

So grab your favorite cheeses, pour something cozy, and celebrate the season the Wisconsin way — with great friends, great flavor, and plenty of squeak.

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