About 1 ½ hours away from us is Temecula, Southern California’s wine growing region. We have been attempting to get together a tasting trip for over six months now, so when the opportunity arose, we jumped on it and took a day trip out there. It was a great time to relax, catch up, and enjoy simple food and good wine. We took a picnic, grabbed a bottle of wine (or more) at the winery, and set up quite the spread. Wineries supply the glasses with the wine!

Now, you don’t have to bring a table cloth and serving ware, but I find it completes the experience. Here’s everything you need for a perfect Wine Country Day Trip.

Picnic Checklist

Supplies:

• Bottled Water
• Table cloth
• Cocktail napkins
• Small plastic cocktail plates
• Small sharp knife
• Cheese spreader
• Forks
• Spoons
• Wood cutting board
• Large platter (not breakable)
• Plastic bag for trash
• Towel for cleaning & wiping
• Ice chest
• Ice

Suggested Food:

• Cheeses
• Crackers/Pita Chips
• Toast
• Pesto
• Honey
• Nuts
• Sundried tomatoes
• Seasonal Fruit (grapes, apples, peaches, etc.)
• Sliced meats

Wine Country Cheer

Carmen & me

Temecula