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"  Like Sherry, I think New Year&amp;#039;s Eve is a great time to stay at home and throw a party, and while my gathering is a little less low-key than hers, a well-planned cheese platter is always an integral of my party food as well. What you drink with the cheese is almost as important as the cheese itself, and for me, that means a nice glass of wine. There are no strict rules about which wines you can drink with which cheese, but some make for more natural partners, while other pairings clash a bit and are best avoided. I&amp;#039;m a big fan of Rieslings, especially those with high acidity and a touch of sweetness, which are a good match for many cheeses. Elegant French-style Sauvignon Blancs, with their grassy, crisp apple flavors, work well with soft goat cheeses, whether fresh or aged. If you prefer red wines (not as ideal a partner with cheese as you might think), try serving a big, fruity Australian Shiraz with a hard cheese like aged Cheddar or Gouda. Or, try some Spanish Manchego with a glass of Rioja. A crumbly, crunchy Parmigiano Reggiano will go beautifully with some Chianti Classico, or even a Cabernet Sauvignon Strong blue cheeses do best with sweet wines that have some backbone-if you have a bottle of Port or a special Sauternes, now is the time to break it out!  Finally, Champagne or other sparkling dry whites get along well with most cheeses, and can be good partners with runny, creamy Brie or other triple-creams, which are hard to pair with other wines. Good news for New Year&amp;#039;s Eve revelers (and cheese lovers) everywhere! "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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