#NationalDessertDay
So it’s Wednesday and you know what that means….. half way to the weekend! So in lieu of #HumpDay, #WineWednesday and #NationalDessertDay here are a few of my “better than sex” pairings for the 5 types of dessert wines 🙂
Sparkling Dessert Wine
All Champagne is sparkling wine, but not all sparking wine is Champagne
My pick: Moet & Chandon Dom Perignon Brut Champagne
Dessert Pairing: Fresh Strawberries
Lightly Sweet Dessert Wine
My pick: 2011 Hugel Gewürztraminer
Dessert Pairing: Fruit tart with vanilla custard
Richly Sweet Dessert Wine
My pick: 2008 5 Puttonyos Royal Tokaji
Dessert Pairing: Gingersnap Cookies
Sweet Red Wine
Keep it Italian
My pick: 2012 Corte Matio Recioto della Valpolicella Classico
Dessert Pairing: Toasted Almond Biscotti
Fortified Wine
My pick: W & J Graham’s 40 Tawny Port
Dessert Pairing: Dark Chocolate Truffles
-Cheers!