The Perfect Wine and Dessert Pairings
Pairing wine with dessert can enhance the flavours of both, creating an unforgettable dining experience. If you’re unfamiliar with wine and dessert pairings, here is a guide for you.
1. Dark Chocolate and Ruby Port
Chocolate desserts generally make for a successful pairing with port. In particular, the sweet, fruity notes of ruby ports pairs perfectly with the rich, robust flavours of dark chocolate. This combination creates a harmonious blend of flavours, enhancing the taste of the dark chocolate and port.
2. Cheesecake and Riesling
For a classic cheesecake topped with fruits, a subdued wine such as a sweet Riesling is the perfect pairing. The Riesling’s sweet notes will completement the creamy, rich texture of the cheesecake, creating a perfect match.
3. Crème Brûlée and Sauternes
The creamy decadence of crème brûlée pairs well with a wine that is sweet and low in acidity such as Sauternes. This French sweet wine compliments the custard and caramel of crème brûlée with its sweet, fruity and nutty flavours.
4. Raspberry Sorbet and Rosé
Raspberry sorbet pairs beautifully with a rosé as the wines light and fruity flavour complements the berries sweet tones, enhancing their natural sweetness and acidity. This dessert pairing is perfect for a summer day and will leave you feeling refreshed.
5. Lemon Tart and late harvest Riesling
Lemon Tart’s can be hard to pair due to their sharp and lemon flavour. However, a sweet late harvest Riesling pairs well with a lemon tart due to their lemon and lime flavours.
6. Apple Pie and Moscato d’Asti
Apple Pie is not overly sugary, meaning it pairs well with a range of wines. One pairing option includes Moscato d’Asti, a sweet and fizzy Italian wine. This wine includes notes of fruit blossoms, which pairs well with apple desserts and buttery pastries.
This wine and dessert pairing guide can be used the next time you dine out or if you’re wishing to create a memorable culinary experience for others. Experiment with these pairings and discover your own favourites to transform your dining experience.
