Happy Hour: Picnic Basket for Two & Chandon Délice

The Foodies' KitchenJanuary 27, 2022

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Valentine’s day is approaching, and to celebrate it we are sharing some inspiration so you can put together a picnic basket for two with ingredients that are easily available and that perfectly complement a bottle of Chandon Délice.

Happy Hour: Picnic Basket for Two & Chandon Délice

This sparkling wine is from the Mendoza region in Argentina, with aromas of dried fruits and spices. On the palate it is semi-sweet (demi-sec), fruity, and with a clean finish. Traditionally, demi-sec sparkling wines are ideal for pairing with desserts, so in our basket, we have included some delicious eclairs, their creamy center goes very well with this wine.

In savory combinations, an accompaniment of creamy cheese, curries, or well-seasoned dishes such as Jambalaya (rice with spices and spicy sausage) and also, an odd combination that we want you to try: popcorn with salt. If you have some cayenne pepper on hand, or other favorite spicy seasoning, sprinkle some on your popcorn. You’ll see!

In our basket for two, we have included:

Baguette bread
Cream Cheese with spices
Gouda Cheese
Black Forest ham
Popcorn with salt and cayenne pepper
Strawberries
Pears
Nuts
Chocolate (preferably milk chocolate, dark chocolate’s bitterness could ruin our sparkling wine’s flavors)
Eclairs

You can find Chandon Délice and most items for the picnic basket at Vinoteca stores.

Helga & Kitty

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