How Sweet It Is: Fall in Love With Dessert Wines
How sweet!
You’ve finished off a delicious dinner and are ready to loosen your waistband, kick back and relax. But wait! It’s not over. Extend your Valentine’s Day dinner with a fine dessert wine – the perfect way to round off an excellent meal.
These sweeter wines are top-rated and have seen massive growth in recent years. Port has long been a mainstay, everyone is talking about Moscato, and other lesser-known dessert wines are fabulous. So let’s take a look at some of these after-dinner beauties that can pair with various desserts ranging from chocolate mousse to cheese.
Port: This luscious sweet red wine hails from Portugal. Try the deep ruby port with dark chocolate and the lighter, longer-aged tawny port with a fruit and cheese platter. You won’t be disappointed.
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Eiswein: The name means “ice wine” in German. This sweet, flavorful wine got its name because it’s made from grapes that have been frozen on the vine, a process that concentrates the grape’s sugar as well as its acidity. Try it paired with a high-fat dessert such as ice cream or crème Brulee.
Sauterne: From the Sauternes region in France, it’s made from Semillon, muscadelle, and sauvignon blanc grapes and often aged more than 40 years. Its sweet flavor offers butterscotch, mango, and caramel hints, making it pair beautifully with cheesecake, a lemon tart, or blue cheese.
Moscato: This low-alcohol Italian wine is made from one of the world’s oldest grape varieties: Muscat Blanc. You might notice a subtle aroma of mandarin orange, apricot, almond, nectarine, and honeysuckle. Semi-sparkling Moscato d’Asti is the most common variation and pairs well with fruit pies and tarts, as well as nutty pastries.
Our specialty!
Try our Black Dog Brachetto: Hints of fresh raspberries, a touch of sweetness, a clean, crisp finish, and a sparkly effervescence make Brachetto perfect for your Valentine’s Day dinner or even wine cocktail.
