Pairing Sweet Wines with Holiday Desserts
Enhance your holiday desserts with these delicious sweet wine pairings that are sure to make your guests crave more:
1. Pumpkin Pie & Château Perle D'Arche Sauternes
The rich, honeyed sweetness of Château Perle D'Arche 2022 is balanced by lively citrus notes and hints of dried apricot. This luscious, golden wine complements the creamy, spiced flavors of pumpkin pie, making each bite more decadent.
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2. Cheesecake & Royal Tokaji
Velvety cheesecake meets its perfect partner in Royal Tokaji 5 Puttonyos 2017. This Tokaji’s honeyed apricot and candied orange peel flavors harmonize beautifully with the tangy sweetness of the cheesecake, creating a blissful balance of sweet and tart.
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3. Pecan Pie & Banyuls
The nutty, caramelized flavors of pecan pie pair perfectly with the fruit-forward M. Chapoutier Banyuls Traditionnel 2012. This fortified wine, bursting with ripe plum and fig notes, enhances the sweetness of the pie while adding layers of complexity.
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4. Panettone & Vin Santo
The dried fruit and nut flavors of Italian panettone find their match in Fèlsina Vin Santo del Chianti Classico 2016. Its rich notes of raisins, honey, and almonds add depth to each bite, making this classic Italian duo a must-try during the holidays.
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5. Apple Pie & LBV Port
The cinnamon-spiced sweetness of apple pie finds a harmonious partner in Ferreira LBV Port 2014. With bold blackberry and plum flavors, this port adds a touch of dark fruit to the warm apple filling, making every bite richer.
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These pairings promise to make your holiday desserts unforgettable!