Tucking into it involves cutting into a warm nectarine and slathering it with oozy burrata.

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The Pumpkin Patch is a local favourite, with beautiful peach and nectarine orchards laden with juicy softball-sized fruit in late summer.

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Good Riesling, of which there are many in Germany, is replete with notes of crisp green apple, lime, nectarine, ripe pear and spice.

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Serve with the nectarine dipping sauce alongside.

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