Dessert Pairings with Wine guidelines indicate that the flavors of the wine and dessert complement each other. The wine must be sweeter than the dessert which ensures the combination does not taste flat or come across as bitter. The wine must also have texture and body. This stands up to the dessert’s weight while having acidity and freshness to balance the richness.
After much research I have compiled a guide of delectable wine pairings for classic desserts, from chocolatey and fruity options to traditional cakes to pies. Discover how adding a glass of wine to your favorite dessert will transform the flavor, making your meal a tremendous success!
My Experience:
The basis for these pairings began by considering classic desserts that are common throughout our country. Herein, I considered trusted reviews from within the wine industry, personal expertise, and taste tests of dry and sweet wines to pair with each dessert. I am not a Certified Sommelier and Specialist of Wine but after many years of enjoying fine wines desserts, I leaned into my knowledge of the subject to create some of my favorite combinations for classic dessert offerings.
Dessert Suggestions With Reds:
A bowl of DECADENT CHOCOLATE MOUSSE will satisfy the cravings of any chocolate lover. You want to enhance the chocolatey taste while adding fruity freshness to the palate. Then, pair the dessert with a glass of a wine with layers of red rose petals, ripe red raspberry, and wild strawberry notes. A sweet red wine melds with the creamy, chocolatey mousse, making a harmonious match. I personally love a great Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon with chocolate
Port wine are fortified wines in a range of styles. From sweet, juicy, and fruit-forward to nutty, spicy, and rich with caramel and toffee flavors. The lighter-style ruby port makes an excellent pairing with a light, airy CHOCOLATE SOUFFLE. Typically, the port boasts with fresh and fruitier flavors of raspberry, blackberry, cherry, and plum along with hints of cinnamon and dark chocolate undertones. This wine has 20% alcohol by volume. Therefore, indulging in a small glass with the souffle is plenty to please the sweet tooth.
Dessert Suggestions With Whites:
There is simply nothing sweeter than a glass of Quarts de Chaume (A Grand Cru) with APPLE PIE, APPLE CAKE OR APPLE TART. The orchard fruit-filled tart with a flaky pastry crust on top shines with the botrytized white wine from the Loire Valley of France. It is a late harvested fruit, which is allowed to shrivel which concentrates and intensified the grape’s sweetness. It creates baked apple, honey and irresistible ripe peach flavors.
We have all experienced the cutting of a WEDDING CAKE at a wedding reception. A glass of Champagne often accompanies the cake to toast the happy couple. Far too frequently, the Champagne is a dry, brut style. This refreshing, balanced wine is an acceptable option for toasting at other times throughout the celebration. However, it is the worst option to pair with a traditional vanilla sponge wedding cake iced in sugary frosting. The cake is too sweet for the dry sparkling wine, causing both to taste off. Instead, pair the cake with a semi-sweet, or demi-sec, sparkling wine
A tangy LEMON CHEESECAKE provides both tart and creamy flavors coming from the high acidity of the citrus and the cheese’s fattiness. The dessert needs a wine pairing that will complement the zesty acidic notes. Thereby, refreshing the palate while still standing on its own. Hence, ensuring its rich flavors don’t mask the wine’s taste. A light, sweet, fruity Moscato will pair nicely with the lemon cheesecake.
Conclusion:
As always, every individual has a liking for their favorite Desserts Paired with their favorite wines. These are just a few suggestions you might try. When looking for Fine Wines, check out our EXCLUSIVE WINES in our Online Community. You will be glad you did.
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