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Plan a California Wine Country Picnic

In California, our beautiful weather lends itself to relaxed picnics outdoors and picnicking in wine country is peak California dreamin'. Read on to get your free e-book, featuring eight recipes that will help make your next picnic, perfection.

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If you’re looking for the perfect picnic spot, look no further than California’s stunning wine country. With gorgeous vineyard views, delicious wines and mild, sunny weather, it’s the perfect place to enjoy a relaxing day out with friends or family. And what’s a picnic without some delicious food and wine pairings? That’s where we come in with the free recipe e-book, “Life’s a Picnic in California Wine Country.”

Check out some of the oh-so-easy recipes you can find in this e-book:

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Sweet and Savory Watermelon Wedges topped with feta, basil, and pistachios start any picnic off right. And for an extra kick, you can add homemade hot honey to give it a little spice. This refreshing dish pairs perfectly with a chilled California rosé.

Enjoy this update on a California classic: Avocado Salad with Hidden Valley Ranch, drizzled with homemade ranch dressing and served with tender butter lettuce and microgreens. This dish goes well with a crisp California Grenache Blanc or white blend.

For a main course try a Wine Country Chicken Salad, featuring red California grapes, toasted walnuts and chopped celery. You can serve it in lettuce cups or as a sandwich filling. This dish pairs perfectly with California Viognier.

And don’t forget about the drinks! The e-book also includes recipes for refreshing wine-based drinks like the lemon-kissed California 75 and the SoCal Sangria, a fruity blend of California Zinfandel and bright citrus juices.

For these and other delicious recipes, sign up for the e-book.

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