{"id":9207,"date":"2025-11-21T11:12:28","date_gmt":"2025-11-21T09:12:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/cheese-platter-for-an-evening-gathering-paired-with-scarlett-dark-wine\/"},"modified":"2026-07-01T11:27:58","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T08:27:58","slug":"cheese-platter-for-an-evening-gathering-paired-with-scarlett-dark-wine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/viikonviini.fi\/en\/cheese-platter-for-an-evening-gathering-paired-with-scarlett-dark-wine\/","title":{"rendered":"Cheese Platter for an Evening Gathering \u2013 Paired with Scarlett Dark Wine"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Enjoy the rich flavor experience of Scarlett Dark together with a hearty cheese platter. The perfect serving idea for holiday gatherings or evening get-togethers with friends \u2014 the 3-liter bag-in-box has enough to share with the whole group. <\/span><\/h2>\n\n
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Scarlett Dark<\/span><\/a> is a full-bodied, lush red wine made for sharing in good company. Crafted from carefully selected, aromatic grapes, the wine has bold and fruity notes that captivate passionate wine lovers and first-time tasters alike. Its iconic rose motif embodies passion and joy. <\/p>\n\n

Scarlett Dark is a blend of three grape varieties, Shiraz, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, chosen for their intensity and perfect compatibility. Shiraz brings spiciness and depth, Merlot abundant fruitiness, and Cabernet structure along with bold tannins. The result is a full-bodied, velvety and multi-dimensional wine. <\/p>\n\n

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The cheese platter recipe was created by Hellapoliisi. You can find the recipe here<\/span><\/a>.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n

Hearty Cheese Platter<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

4 servings<\/p>\n\n

Cheese Balls<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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  • 200g chili cream cheese or other flavored cream cheese<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • approx. 100g Herkkujuustola D\u00f6rig Aina cheese <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • black pepper, ground or crushed, to taste<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n

    Cheese Skewers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n
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    • 1 pkg Herkkujuustola Mouhitaler cheese<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • a few rings of fresh pineapple<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • grapes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • cantaloupe melon<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n

      Dates and Cheese<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n
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      • Herkkujuustola V\u00e4in\u00f6 cheese<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • soft pitted dates<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n

        Cheese and Kiwi Berries<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n
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        • 1 pc Herkkujuustola PunaHeidi cheese<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • 1 container kiwi berries<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n

          Metsuri Cheese and Syrup<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n
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          • 1 wheel Herkkujuustola Metsuri cheese<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • 2 tbsp spruce tip syrup or maple syrup<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • light bread<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n

            Additionally:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n
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            • Herkkujuustola TuhkaHeidi cheese<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Herkkujuustola Vilho cheese<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Herkkujuustola SavuHilma cheese<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • crackers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • cheese picks<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n

              Instructions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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              1. Start by making the cheese balls. Place the chili cream cheese or other flavored cream cheese in a bowl. Grate in the Aina cheese and mix. Shape into small balls and roll the balls in black pepper. Place in the refrigerator until serving time. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
              2. Prepare the cheese skewers. Cut the fruit into bite-sized pieces. Cut the Mouhitaler cheese into pieces. Thread the ingredients onto skewer sticks and place on a serving platter. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
              3. Cut the V\u00e4in\u00f6 Camembert cheese into pieces and place on a serving platter together with the soft pitted dates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              4. Cut the PunaHeidi into pieces and place them on a serving platter together with the halved kiwi berries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              5. Place the Metsuri in an oven dish and heat at 200 degrees in the oven until the cheese begins to melt. Cut a slit in the center and drizzle spruce tip or maple syrup on top. Serve with light bread on the side. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
              6. Also serve the stunning TuhkaHeidi white mold cheese, the strong Vilho aged cheese, and cut shapes from the SavuHilma smoked cheese using a cookie cutter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              7. You can also serve crackers and cheese picks.<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ol>\n\n

                Assemble a delicious cheese platter and enjoy Scarlett Dark together with friends.<\/p>\n\n

                Scarlett Dark is more than a wine \u2014 it’s a celebration of boldness, passion and togetherness!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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