With the sun shining for longer, the weather getting warmer and the flowers blooming, it can only mean one thing – it’s finally Spring! And what better way to celebrate than a picnic? While you can take just about anything you want on your picnic, let us help you out by providing the perfect picnic pairings! We took the most popular picnic foods and paired them with Rocky Top Wine Trail’s favorite picks.
Sandwiches
We can all agree that sandwiches are a staple for any picnic – and for good reason! They’re versatile and a total people pleaser, just like Apple Barn Winery’s Apple Blush. With it being a semi-sweet, it’s bound to be a hit with dry and sweet wine enthusiasts and will also pair well with any type of sandwich your heart desires.
Fruits and Veggies
Sometimes you just want something simple, like packing some fruits and vegetables. If you like simple and classic, you’ll love Mill Bridge Winery’s Water Wheel wine. This sweet and light wine will have you feeling as fresh as the mountain air and will provide a splash of flavor to your menu.
Cheeses
Is it really a picnic if you don’t have some kind of cheese to go with everything? It’s a classic! Almost as classic as Hillside Winery’s Pinot Grigio, which pairs perfectly with cheeses like Colby Jack and mild cheddar due to it’s dry but refreshing nature.
Burgers and Hot Dogs
Maybe you’re looking for something a bit more upbeat than a picnic – like a cookout! Cookouts aren’t just for summertime, and neither is Apple Barn Cider House’s Red Lemonhead. This apple-based cider has notes of lemon and strawberry, making it taste just like a cold glass of strawberry lemonade (except better!).
Dessert
After you’ve had your entrée of choice, it’s hard to not want a piece of something sweet to end such a sweet day! Something simple to pack is some delicious dark chocolate, which pairs amazingly with Mountain Valley’s Mountain Berry. Put this perfect pairing together to make it taste like chocolate covered berries!
Whether you’re having a picnic at the park or dinner at home, enjoy dry wines or sweet wines, or like ciders or wine more, Rocky Top Wineries has something for everyone! You can join us for free tastings at any of our five wineries or shop our products online. Any way that you decide to indulge yourself, consider enjoying one of our wines with it next time – they could be your favorite!