Oklahoma wine makers are crushing more than grapes this year. Future vineyard managers may be surrounding their vineyards with Oklahoma Peaches. (OSU - Apple & Peach Growing Tips for Oklahoma)
Here Comes the Peach Chardonnays!
Both Tidal School Vineyards in Drumright and Nuyaka Creek Winery near Bristow have discovered a secret. Combining the lush, juicy freshness of sun ripened peaches and the saucy tang of Chardonnay grapes is the best combo since 'you got your chocolate bar in my peanut butter'! It may not suit strict wine traditionalists, but they can always just have the Merlot instead. For an easy-drinking wine to break the ice and loosen up any gathering, Peach Chardonnay is just the ticket. The light sweetness will appeal to a wide spectrum of palates.
Take a road trip up Highway 16 sometime, you can visit both Nuyaka Creek and Tidal School wineries to try their Peach Chardonnays and even stop by Natura Vineyards on the way. The area is full of hardwood forests and well-trimmed pecan groves displaying their colors to salute the approaching winter, so it makes a nice drive.
If you taste them both, stop by and drop us a comment. I would love to hear your comparisons.
No comments:
Post a Comment