| If you are looking for date ideas a very romantic thing | | | | 13. Napkins-paper or linen...it depends on the statement |
| to do is to go on a wine and cheese picnic. This can | | | | you want to make. |
| be done for lunch or dinner, the choice is yours. But if | | | | 14. Water and cups or glasses |
| you do it right it can be very memorable and romantic. | | | | 15. A sweet treat for desert. This could be cheese |
| Here is how to put together a romantic and | | | | cake, chocolate or whatever you are your date |
| memorable wine and cheese date. | | | | enjoys. |
| 1. First you have to plan on where you will take your | | | | 16. Wine-can't forget the wine. |
| date. It is often best if you go to a place outdoors that | | | | 17. Light source or candles |
| means something to the both of you. Next decide if | | | | What wine and cheese will be best together? |
| you will drive or will you hire a limo? I guess that | | | | You want to make sure you bring wines and cheeses |
| depends on how much you want to spend. | | | | that work well together. First decide on the wine you |
| 2. Now you have to go out and buy all the items you | | | | will bring and then match the cheeses. |
| will need. Don't worry the cost for everything, even to | | | | Cabernets generally go best with a hard, sharp |
| do it right will cost less than a nice dinner out and it will | | | | cheese. |
| be much more memorable. Here's a checklist of what | | | | Sweeter, lighter cheeses usually goes well with lighter, |
| you will need. | | | | white wines. |
| 3. Picnic basket (some come complete with all the | | | | Here are a few specifics on wine pairings with cheese |
| items you need for a picnic) | | | | that often work well together: |
| 4. Linen table cloth. | | | | Rieslings and Gouda |
| 5. Chairs (or maybe you will be sitting on a table | | | | Pinot Noir and Brie |
| already at the location) | | | | Cabernets and Sharp Cheddar |
| 6. Glass or plastic wine glasses. (Be sure they are long | | | | Chianti and Mozzarella |
| stem and if you are a real wine lover with wide | | | | What is most important is the individual taste |
| mouths for better enjoyment of the wine.) | | | | preferences of you and your date. Pick wines and |
| 7. Cheese | | | | cheeses that you both enjoy. |
| 8. Crackers, or fruit or a roll of bread or a smoked | | | | Having a wine and cheese picnic can be very |
| meat or fish product. | | | | memorable and romantic. If you are searching for |
| 9. A cutting board for the cheese and knife to cut with. | | | | romantic date ideas, this should be at the top of your |
| 10. A wine opener | | | | list. If you are well planned it will take place without a |
| 11. Flowers-don't forget flowers....always a nice touch. | | | | hitch and you are sure to score big points with your |
| 12. Personal silverware | | | | date. |