Tasty Tuesday - Pinot Noir Harvest Board
Tasty Tuesday: Pinot Noir Harvest Board
Paired with Ketcham 2022 Pinot Noir Five Clone
As the first day of autumn arrives, it is the perfect time to welcome the season with a pairing that feels warm, inviting, and beautifully simple.
This week’s Tasty Tuesday celebrates fall with a Pinot Noir Harvest Board — a delicious arrangement of cheeses, charcuterie, fruit, nuts, artisan bread, and sweet seasonal touches designed to pair wonderfully with Ketcham 2022 Pinot Noir Five Clone.
A harvest board is one of the easiest and most elegant ways to entertain. It brings together savory, sweet, creamy, and earthy flavors that make every bite a little different, while a glass of Pinot Noir ties everything together. Whether you are enjoying a quiet evening on the patio or gathering with friends, this pairing offers a beautiful way to savor the start of autumn.
Ingredients:
Cheeses
- 1 small wheel or wedge of brie
- 1 wedge aged white cheddar or Manchego
- Optional: goat cheese or triple cream cheese for added variety
Charcuterie
- 4–6 oz prosciutto
- 4–6 oz salami or soppressata
Fresh Fruit
- 1 bunch red grapes
- 1 apple, thinly sliced
- 2–3 fresh figs, halved
Savory Additions
- 1 small bowl mixed olives
- 1 small handful walnuts or pecans
- Fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish
Sweet Additions
- 1 small bowl fig jam or preserves
- Small handful dried cranberries
- A few squares dark chocolate
Bread & Crackers
- Sliced baguette or crostini
- Assorted crackers
Directions:
- Choose your board or platter.
Use a large wooden board, slate tray, or serving platter. - Place the cheeses first.
Start by setting the brie and aged cheese on different areas of the board. If using a soft cheese, you may leave it whole or partially slice it for easy serving. - Add the charcuterie.
Fold the prosciutto into loose ribbons and arrange the salami in small overlapping circles or folded layers. - Build with fruit.
Add bunches of grapes, halved figs, and sliced apples around the board to bring in color and seasonal freshness. - Fill small spaces.
Place olives, fig jam, dried cranberries, nuts, and dark chocolate into open spots around the board. Use small bowls for olives and jam if desired. - Add bread and crackers.
Arrange crostini, baguette slices, and crackers along the edges of the board for easy grabbing. - Finish with garnish.
Tuck in fresh rosemary sprigs for fragrance and a beautiful autumn look. - Serve with wine.
Pour glasses of Ketcham 2022 Pinot Noir Five Clone and enjoy.
Why It Pairs So Well
A harvest board offers a wonderful mix of flavors and textures, and Ketcham 2022 Pinot Noir Five Clone is a natural companion.
The wine pairs beautifully with:
- the earthy richness of charcuterie,
- the creaminess of brie,
- the nuttiness of aged cheese,
- the sweetness of figs and fruit,
- and even the touch of dark chocolate.
This combination creates an easy, relaxed food-and-wine experience that feels especially fitting for the first day of fall.
From Our Table to Yours
One of the best things about a harvest board is how effortless it can be. There is no complicated cooking, no strict rules, and no wrong way to enjoy it. It is simply a beautiful collection of seasonal flavors meant to be shared.
This first day of autumn, pour a glass of Ketcham 2022 Pinot Noir Five Clone, gather a few favorite ingredients, and create a board that invites everyone to slow down and enjoy the season.
Cheers to another Tasty Tuesday from the Ketcham Table.
