The National Wine and Cheese Day is on the 25th of July. It is a day that celebrates two of my favourite types of food. This particular day is celebrated in America, but really, I see no reason, why us Aussies, should not adopt this marvellous day. The best types of food in a cold Australian winter has to be cheese. Melt it in a pizza, toast, pasta, anything really and you have a beautiful winter warmer. As to wine, well anytime is a good time right? I love chilled white wine compared to Red!

• National Wine and Cheese Day is a global opportunity to appreciate these products and their pairings.
• Celebrations can involve learning about varieties or hosting themed parties.
• Promotional items like branded cheeseboards and wine aerators enhance the experience.

How To Celebrate the 25th July 2018

To celebrate the National Wine and Cheese day, there are a few ways. Apparently, drink and eat cheese, but also take some time to appreciate it. Learn about the best cheese that goes with any given type of wine. Or why not have a cheese and wine party?

To properly enjoy a beautiful bottle of wine and to really appreciate a properly made chunk of cheese, some relevant items are in need. Much like a record player, the preparation, ritual and process are needed to indulge yourself properly. Here are some of the top items I recommend that will work well:

1) A Custom Branded Cheeseboard Gift Set
2) Promotional wine glasses
3) An aerator for wine which will infuse wine with air to help its aromas
4) A promotional wine bottle opener

Some Cheese and Wine Trivia

Cheese Trivia:

• World's Oldest Cheese: The world's oldest cheese was found in China and dates back to 1615 B.C.
• Cheese Galore: There are more than 2000 varieties of cheese available worldwide.
• Cheese and Dreams: An old wives' tale suggests that eating cheese before bed can give you nightmares. However, a study by the British Cheese Board found that cheese may actually help you have good dreams.
• Lactose Intolerance and Cheese: Most hard cheeses are safe for people with lactose intolerance as the lactose is removed in the cheese-making process.
• Most Expensive Cheese: The world's most expensive cheese is Pule, a Serbian cheese made from the milk of Balkan donkeys. It can cost up to $600 per pound.

Wine Trivia:

• Ancient Beverage: Wine has been produced for thousands of years. The earliest known traces of wine are from Georgia (c. 6000 BC), Iran (c. 5000 BC), and Sicily (c. 4000 BC).
• A Sea of Wine: The largest wine cellar in the world is the Milestii Mici wine cellar in Moldova, which has nearly 2 million bottles of wine.
• Red Wine and Health: Moderate amounts of red wine are linked with more health benefits than any other alcoholic beverage (it seems to boost heart health and might help manage cholesterol and control blood sugar).
• Corked Wine: If a wine tastes like a wet dog, wet cardboard, or moldy basement, it's likely "corked"—a term for a wine that has been contaminated with cork taint.
• World's Most Expensive Wine: The world's most expensive bottle of wine, according to Guinness World Records, is a 6-liter bottle of 1992 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon that sold at auction for $500,000.

Takeaway

National Wine and Cheese Day, celebrated on July 25th, presents an opportunity to not only enjoy these two beloved items but also to appreciate them by understanding their varieties, histories, and best pairing practices. Enhancing the experience with promotional items like custom branded cheeseboard gift sets or wine aerators can make the celebration even more memorable.

National Wine and Cheese Day first seen on website: https://nationaltoday.com/national-wine-and-cheese-day/