Help- food for picnic at a winery?

[Bernadine]

I'm not even sure where to start. Bruschetta? Some kind of tomato/mozzarella thing? Plain old sandwiches? Pasta salad? Ideas and/or recipes appreciated!

[TrickyBob]

Caprese salad? I'm not sure with what else...

[eb777888]

When we do wine picnics I do a loaf of french bread, cheese sampler, cubed summer sausage, olives, spinach dip and crackers, fruit, nuts and dark chocolate for dessert. I keep it easy and casual.

[sonrisa]

We generally do a loaf of bread, cheese, some cured meat (proscuitto?), and a salad of something like tomatoes and cucumbers.

[Bernadine]

Any cheese recs? Thanks!

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[horseoutside]

Italian antipasti type stuff? Like, salami, cheeses, baguette, olives, tomatoes/mozzarella etc. I wouldn't do bruschetta unless you can put them together after you arrive because the bread gets soggy pretty quickly.

That's a bit basic but those are my picnic go-tos. And perfect wine food!

[livinitup]

In my experience, less is better. Just think snacks that go with wine, its not a tailgate. Try some different cheese, crackers, grapes. Do an assortment of fresh veggies and maybe some interesting breads, hummus, mini sandwiches (at most). Really - its all about the wine, don't fill-up in the food you bring.

[eb777888]

Smoked gouda is my personal favorite.

[sonrisa]

Fromage D'Affinois is a good one (soft, spreads easily)