What to pack for your Winery Tour

Winery tour is booked, but there are few other things that you need to take care of.

Majority of wineries do not have a restaurant on site.  Therefore, wineries are happy to have you bring along a picnic for consumption with their wines. However, if you’re headed to a winery with an on-site restaurant, you may want to check with them first on their outside food policy.

Variety is key to a successful picnic, stick with these major groupings:

1. Breads, crackers, or pita. It makes things much easier if you pre-slice the bread, or pita before leaving home
2. Cheeses (Plan to serve 3-4 oz. of cheese per person):
   1. Aged: Aged Cheddar, Comté, Gouda
   2. Soft: Camembert, Boursin, Brie, Goat
   3. Firm: Manchego, Gruyere, Jarlsberg, Monterey Jack, Provolone
3. Savories:
   1. Olives (Kalamata, Castelvetrano and Nicouse)
   2. Artichoke Hearts
   3. Cornichons
   4. Roasted Red Peppers
4. Meat:
   1. Prosciutto
   2. Salami
   3. Capicola
5. Cruchy: Marcona Almonds, Cashews
6. Fruits: grapes, apples (see the table below), strawberries, raspberries, cherries, blueberries
7. Sweet: jams, fig compote

Finally, don’t forget your essentials: serving platter, plates, napkins, cutlery and cups.

That’s it – You’re set! Head out there with your favorite friends, be prepared to taste some amazing wines, and take all the kudos for putting together this AMAZING spread!