Thread: Nectarines and Wine

We talked earlier about how this is a great year for nectarines. IMO-this is the best year for nectarines I have ever witnessed if not in recent memory. Tonight, I am drinking a low grade Sauvignon Blanc along with the aforementioned Nectarines....what a combo.

The sweetness of the nectarines is not only bringing out the lighter citrus notes of the wine but also bringing out hints of honey. Honest to god this is like drinking honey nectar. Then after drinking the wine and getting the semi tartness it brings-the sweetness of the nectarines is totally enhanced to the 10th degree. Almost tastes like a mango.

For you white wine fans- this is a fantastic pairing. I am not a big enough connoisseur to recommend a cheese with this but I would think a soft brie or maybe a mild white cheddar would pair incredibly.

Would love for someone to put this to the test.

I'll try, hip. At the moment we've got plenty of both in the house.

Thanks for the inspiration!

btw.... I'd probably do a creamier style goat cheese. We have a nice Laura Chenel in the cheese box which is heaven with Sauv. blanc, and might soften up and play well with the sweet nectarine. I may try your picks too.... sounds gooood.

Originally Posted by OTTo VoN BLoTTo

I'll try, hip. At the moment we've got plenty of both in the house.

Thanks for the inspiration!

btw.... I'd probably do a creamier style goat cheese. We have a nice Laura Chenel in the cheese box which is heaven with Sauv. blanc, and might soften up and play well with the sweet nectarine. I may try your picks too.... sounds gooood.

Please post your results. Youre cheese sounds like it will be a fantastic choice.

How about nectarines and beer?

Originally Posted by rinkrat

How about nectarines and beer?

Sure! I'd try a nice hefeweizen.

ges - I've never had that! We just finished off a pack of Duvel at home. I'll give that a try next time I'm make a Beverage Warehouse run...which will be soon since I want to buy some Speakeasy Prohibition Ale.

Just looked up the price; $16.99 for a pack for 4. Ouch! It looks like BevMo has 1 750ml bottle for $9.99, so I'm better off paying $17 for the 4-pack.

Originally Posted by Annapurna

ges - I've never had that! We just finished off a pack of Duvel at home. I'll give that a try next time I'm make a Beverage Warehouse run...which will be soon since I want to buy some Speakeasy Prohibition Ale.

Just looked up the price; $16.99 for a pack for 4. Ouch! It looks like BevMo has 1 750ml bottle for $9.99, so I'm better off paying $17 for the 4-pack.

Kat isn't all that high on beer and drinks it very infrequently... like only whenever we go to the Belgian pub by our pad out here in Claremont.

what she WILL drink leans towards the Hefs. this one is a little sweeter on the finish, but she digs it. Ketel has had it as well and she liked it... and she'll drink a variety of beer.

i've taken to starting with this one and then farting around the menu trying to get progressively more bitter until i'm plowed.

Originally Posted by rinkrat

How about nectarines and beer?

Don't fruit the beer!!!

Originally Posted by Annapurna

Sure! I'd try a nice hefeweizen.

On a hot afternoon, that sounds great. A rainy, cool day... think I'd throw some fresh whipped cream on the nectarines and hit an IPA, or maybe a blonde belgian with a hint of spice.