Picnic hampers offer the opportunity for a romantic interlude. Moreover, the use of that romantic interlude can lead to other things. Any evening, however, would benefit with a nice bottle of wine and food to go along with it. To set the mood for this romantic evening, sending a special hamper is a good beginning. Finding the right mix of wine and foods is only the start of making an evening special.

Wine provides the foundation of good picnic hampers. When dealing with richer foods, it is important to choose a wine that can handle and enhance those richer flavours. A red wine from Bordeaux is an excellent option. The rich complexities of flavours that come in wines from this region have a well-deserved reputation around the world. With a rich viticulture going back to at least Ancient Roman times, the roots of this region show in the complexity and rich flavours that they produce.

Selecting picnic hampers means also choosing the best foods to go along with the wine selection. A rich red from Bordeaux needs food that will complement the flavours of the wine. A dip made from salmon with hints of lemon and black pepper is a great option. The salmon is strong enough to work with the Bordeaux and the black pepper and lemon will help brighten the stronger notes of the wine. Crackers offer a way to eat the dip without the need for utensils. This combination is just one you can find in picnic hampers.