Fruit and Wine Pairing
July, 2011 Filed in: Tasting wine | Serving wine
We all know that the big “buzz” these days is pairing food with the matching wine. Well with the upcoming fresh fruit season close at hand what wines pair up well with fruit.
Fruit - Wine
Apple - Sparkling wine, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, White Zinfandel
Apricot - Chenin Blanc
Bananas - Gewurztraminer
Blackberries - Vieux Chateau du Roi, Riesling, Tempranillo, Zinfandel (red)
Blueberries - Sparkling wine
Cherries - Pinot Noir, Port
Figs - Chianti, Port, Sherry,
Guava - Riesling
Mango - Barolo
Peaches - Sparkling wine, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay
Pears - Sparkling wine, Gamay nouveau, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, White Zinfandel
Plums - Gamay Nouveau, Tempranillo