Raeburn Chardonnay + Prosciutto-Wrapped Grilled Peaches with Burrata and Herbs
I’ve combined the decadent flavors of Raeburn’s Russian River Valley Chardonnay with a summer pairing that will blow your mind in the best way possible. This appetizer comes together in less than 15 minutes and you won’t believe how delicious these flavor combinations are on a summer night.
Raeburn wines are dedicated to founder Derek Benham's mother, Phyllis, a lifelong lover of nature who instilled in him a deep respect for the complexity and natural beauty of the environment. Taking the commitment a step further, Raeburn is a California Certified Sustainable Winery (only 4% of California wine brands hold this distinction!). With over thirty 90+ ratings on the wines over the past three vintages, it seems the critics agree! This is a gorgeous expression of this special subregion of Sonoma County.
Raeburn is an old English word meaning “the river where one drinks”. Of course, I couldn’t resist the inclusion of my middle name (Rae) on the label, either.
When I tasted the 2020 Chardonnay I knew I wanted to pair it with a creamy cheese like burrata. The beautiful balance of fruit and just a touch of vanilla toast over the rich texture of the wine is both complex and versatile. Pairing opportunities are limitless and I wanted to design a combination of both complementary and contrasting flavors. To achieve this, I brought together the prosciutto's saltiness, the juicy peaches' sweetness, the tang of the balsamic reduction, and the delicate herbal notes of fresh mint. A spray of freshly cracked pepper and coarse sea salt and a color pop from fresh edible flowers tied it all together. It’s rare for me to say it, but this is one of the best pairings I’ve ever put together. I hope you agree!
Learn more about the Raeburn Winery story and order this beautiful Chardonnay online directly from the source.
It’s late August in Colorado, so I’m always looking for an opportunity to work with Palisade peaches. They are a gem of our state and can be found at local farmer’s markets and quality grocery stores right now.
If you don’t live here in Colorado, you can order Palisade peaches online from Peach Haus and have them shipped to you directly! Click here to place your order.
Perfect Peach Hack: if your peaches aren’t perfectly ripe when you pick them out, don’t worry! Just place them unwashed into a paper bag and roll the top shut. The natural gasses the fruit emits as it ripens will be captured in contact with them, speeding up the ripening process. You can also do this with avocados!
Prosciutto-Wrapped Grilled Peaches with Burrata and Herbs
Yield: 4 Servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
4 fresh, ripe peaches
3 oz. package of prosciutto, sliced lengthwise
8 oz. ball of burrata, drained
Fresh mint or basil leaves, washed, dried, and removed from the stem
Balsamic vinegar glaze
Fresh cracked pepper and coarse sea salt
Edible flowers *optional
Toasted crostini *optional
Preparation:
Preheat your grill. I wanted to keep this simple, so I used a small electric grill. You can use your regular grill but if you’re looking for a quick solution the electric one is a great choice!
Wash your peaches, cut them in half, twist them open, and remove the pit, then cut each piece in half to create four pieces per peach.
Slice your prosciutto lengthwise down the center for two long, narrow slices per piece, trim away and discard excess fat.
Wrap each peach slice snugly with a piece of prosciutto and place them flesh side down on the grates of your grill.
Grill on high heat for 3-7 minutes or until you achieve the desired level of browning and grill marks on each piece.
Remove the peaches from the grill and arrange them on your serving platter or board.
Drain excess water from the burrata so it doesn’t pool on your platter and place it on your serving vessel.
Wash, dry, and roll your mint or basil leaves into a tight tube shape. Use a sharp knife to slice the herbs into ribbons and lay them over the peaches and burrata.
Drizzle the platter with a balsamic glaze.
Grind fresh cracked pepper and coarse sea salt as desired.
Add some edible flowers or any other garnish you like to the presentation.
Serve immediately with some freshly toasted crostini or on its own.
Enjoy with a glass of Raeburn Russian River Valley Chardonnay
Visit Raeburn online at raeburnwinery.com and be sure to follow them on Instagram @raeburn_winery for more!
Click here to check out a fun video on Raeburn and learn more about the brand!
Let me know in the comments below if you give this a try! I hope you love it as much as I did!
XO, Montana Rae
