A Superb Summer Picnic

Summer’s in full swing and what better way to enjoy the warm weather than by spending as much time outdoors as possible? 

One of our favourite summer pastime activities is having a picnic in nature. So I couldn’t have been happier when Côtes du Rhône and Native Feasts sent me this superb summer hamper.

Now what’s in the box…

I was delighted the eco-friendly chilled box arrived last Friday, the sun was shining and we had the perfect shady spot in mind to dine. Included were light-as-a-feather puff pastry tarts filled with red onion and Oxfordshire goats’ cheese. Then a delicious selection of locally made charcuterie and buttery Nettlebed Bix cheese with Native’s homemade baguettes. And not to forget the exquisite pork rillettes.

Oh and I have to mention the dessert: a heavenly concoction of local strawberries, foraged elderflowers and cream…sweet summer flavours in a glass.

All paired beautifully with Tavel wines.  Firstly Les Seguines Blanc 2019, with fresh fruit characteristics, I particularly enjoyed with the cheese.  Then a delicious unfiltered red, Domaine Pique-Basse.  And summer wouldn’t be summer without Rosé, La Dame Rousse 2020, Domaine De la Mordorée.  With a deep strawberry/blood orange hue and full of gorgeous cherry flavour with hints of spice and wild herbs, it was deliciously different!

What a lovely way to spend a summer’s evening!