{"id":1837,"date":"2023-04-19T12:08:08","date_gmt":"2023-04-19T12:08:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/winemeetsworld.com\/?page_id=1837"},"modified":"2026-05-25T16:27:44","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T20:27:44","slug":"wine-cheese-pairing-experience","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/winemeetsworld.com\/es\/wine-cheese-pairing-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"Wine & Cheese Pairing Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\n Home<\/a>\n \/<\/span>\n Experiences<\/a>\n \/<\/span>\n Wine & Cheese Pairing<\/span>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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A guided tasting experience built around the classic art of pairing wine and cheese \u2014 led by an educator formally trained in both disciplines. Intimate, elegant, and unlike anything else in Orlando.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Melissa holds both a WSET Level 3 in wine and an Academy of Cheese Level 1 certification \u2014 formally trained in both disciplines<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\r\n <\/span>Starting at $65\/person<\/span>\r\n <\/span>We Come to You<\/span>\r\n <\/span>Dual Certified \u2014 Wine & Cheese<\/span>\r\n <\/span>Orlando & Central Florida<\/span>\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Curated Wines<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Certifications Behind Every Pairing<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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\r\n Formally Trained in Both Wine & Cheese<\/em>\r\n <\/h2>\r\n\r\n

\r\n Melissa combines WSET Level 3 wine training with Academy of Cheese Level 1 certification, bringing a more thoughtful and structured approach to private wine and cheese pairings in Orlando and Central Florida.\r\n <\/p>\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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\r\n Many wine experiences treat food as an afterthought. Melissa approaches the pairing as part of the education, combining WSET Level 3 wine training with Academy of Cheese Level 1 certification to create a more thoughtful wine and cheese experience.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n

\r\n This is not cheese and crackers on the side. Every pairing is intentional \u2014 built around flavor, texture, balance, and regional traditions that make each combination more interesting than either element alone.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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WSET Level 3 \u2014 Wine & Spirits Education Trust<\/h4>\r\n

International standard \u00b7 Wines of the world \u00b7 Advanced tasting technique<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n

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Academy of Cheese \u2014 Level 1 Certified<\/h4>\r\n

International cheese education \u00b7 Varieties \u00b7 Pairing methodology<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n

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Comit\u00e9 Champagne Certified<\/h4>\r\n

Champagne & sparkling \u2014 the ultimate pairing companion<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n

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6 Countries Visited<\/h4>\r\n

Argentina \u00b7 Chile \u00b7 France \u00b7 Spain \u00b7 Italy \u00b7 Portugal<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n

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8 Total Certifications<\/h4>\r\n

Formal wine, cheese, and regional wine education<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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\r\n Every Pairing Experience Includes<\/span>\r\n

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Melissa brings everything. You provide the space and the guests \u2014 she handles every single detail of the experience.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Curated Wine Selections<\/h3>\r\n

Selected to complement the cheese pairings, guest preferences, budget, and final experience plan \u2014 with select wines connected to real regions, producers, and estate travel stories.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Curated Cheese Pairings<\/h3>\r\n

Selected using Academy of Cheese pairing methodology \u2014 textures, flavors, and regional traditions chosen to interact beautifully with each wine.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Glassware & Tasting Notes<\/h3>\r\n

Everything needed for a polished event \u2014 glasses, printed pairing notes, and accessories \u2014 all brought by Melissa.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Guided 90-Min Experience<\/h3>\r\n

An educational but approachable journey through each wine-cheese combination. Why they work, what to look for, how to taste intentionally.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Pairing Science Explained<\/h3>\r\n

The why behind every pairing \u2014 complementary flavor compounds, fat and tannin interactions, regional traditions. Guests leave understanding, not just tasting.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Stories Behind Select Wines<\/h3>\r\n

Through her close relationship with WineDos and her own estate travel, Melissa can connect select wines to real producers, regions, and firsthand stories.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Wine & Cheese
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Melissa introduces the evening, the tasting format, and the selected wine and cheese pairings \u2014 setting the tone for an educational but relaxed experience.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Melissa may move into fuller whites, lighter reds, or more textured cheeses while explaining balance, contrast, and flavor interaction.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Depending on the final wine selections, guests may explore bolder combinations involving tannin, fat, salt, age, umami, or intensity.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n
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The Art of What Goes Together<\/em><\/h2>\r\n

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Brie de Meaux<\/div>\r\n

The high acidity and fine bubbles cut through the cream of the brie, refreshing the palate and amplifying the buttery richness of both.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The classic contrast \u2014 sweet against salty, honey against mineral. One of the most celebrated pairings in French cuisine for over three centuries.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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2\u20136 Guests<\/p>\r\n

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