Author: Dirk Chan
Dessert wines are often misunderstood and often left off dinner menu’s. With the correct pairing, both dessert and dessert wine could easily end up being the highlight of a gourmet dinner. The secret is to make sure your dessert wine is sweeter than the dessert itself. If you’ve been neglecting stickies, I recommend you give these a go, you may be surprised.
Pictured from left to right:
2016 Royal Tokaji 5 Puttonyos Aszu (Hungary) -250mL – $36.49
2023 Peller Estates Private Reserve Vidal Icewine (Ontario – Niagara, Canada) – 200mL – $24.99
2021 Château Sigalas Rabaud Premier Cru Classé (Bordeaux – Sauternes, France) – 375mL – $69.99
2018 Domaine Huet Clos du Bourg Moelleux Première Trie (Vouvray, France) – $94.99
2021 Brigaldara Recioto della Valpolicella (Veneto, Italy) – 375mL – $39.99
Other dessert wines not pictured:
2021 Lakeview Cellars Vidal Icewine (Ontario – Niagara, Canada) – 200mL – $21.99
2016 Yves Cuilleron Roussilliere Blanc (Rhone Valley, France) – 500mL – $42.99
2018 Domaine Huet Le Mont Moelleux (Vouvray, France) – $62.99
1982 Thunevin-Calvet Maury Vin Doux Naturel (Languedoc-Roussillon, France) – $87.99
2011 Château Climens Premier Cru (Bordeaux – Barsac, France) – 375mL – $114.99
2010 Knebel Winninger Uhlen Riesling Beerenauslese (Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany) – 375mL – $159.99
2009 Domaine Huet Cuvee Constance (Loire Valley, France) – 375mL – $169.99
Prost everyone!