Wine and cheese is a staple combination enjoyed by most. However, this can get pretty mundane and repetitive. Hosting a great party with delicious non-alcoholic wine can only be a success when it is unique and interesting. Enter NUTS! Nuts are the perfect combination of sweet and salty, textural pleasing and a great hit with most. Add to this their good fires and health benefits, they make the perfect accompaniment. Below is a list of the best nut-wine pairings to enthrall your guests.
ALMONDS + CHARDONNAY
Non-alcoholic Chardonnay is a great white wine which can be paired with a variety of different foods. However, when it comes to nuts, the best pairing by far is almonds. The sweet and chewy nature of raw almonds elevates the Chardonnay experience entirely. The vanilla notes of the Chardonnay, perfectly complement the sweetness of the almonds. Perfect for a night of movies with friends.
HAZELNUTS + ROSÉ
A good non-alcoholic rosé has berry undertones and some citrus flavour as well. This makes it the perfect drink to serve at an eat and greet style party. What’s also perfect? Hazelnuts. Not only are they well-loved by everyone, but the woody character works well against the sweetness of the rosé. Crunchy and full of flavour, hazelnuts pack a punch and usually can be eaten by the handful. With a flute of non-alcoholic rosé, you can probably eat even more between sips.
CHAMPAGNE + MACADAMIAS
Nothing speaks luxury and decadence quite like non-alcoholic champagne. A nut which pairs well with it should be equally decadent. Enter macadamias. The pinnacle of deliciousness. Soft, buttery, these nuts can elevate champagne to another level. The bubbly non-alcoholic champagne counters the rich texture of macadamias to create an endless cycle of sip and munch.
WALNUTS + MERLOT
Non-alcoholic Merlot is a great wine and becomes even greater with a serving of nuts. What nut goes best with an earthy, deep red? Walnuts, of course! This is a divine pair with the bitterness of the Merlot being neutralized by the sweetness of the Walnuts. Perfect pair for a perfect party. Serve up a storm and experience true nutty delight with this combo!