Help? What wines should I serve with desserts?!
I'm not a drinker but I'm having a small dessert party and I would like to have a small (fairly inexpensive) selection of wine to serve!. I don't know anything about wine, so please be specific!. ThanksWww@FoodAQ@Com
Answers:
for dark chocolates, I recommend dark red wines like shirraz or Cabernet Savignon!.
For lighter desserts, I recommend a light, white dessert wine, like a Riesling or even a sparkling Lambic!.
Mead wine is also very fun with cakes and desserts!.
Good luck!Www@FoodAQ@Com
For lighter desserts, I recommend a light, white dessert wine, like a Riesling or even a sparkling Lambic!.
Mead wine is also very fun with cakes and desserts!.
Good luck!Www@FoodAQ@Com
This really depends on what desserts you are going to serve but here is a basic guideline:
Rich & chocolatey - Either a Port/Port style wine or a red Icewine from Canada!. For the icewines, I would recommend either a Cabernet Franc Icewine or a Shiraz Icewine!. As for the ports, check out a local wine shop and the staff there should be able to make a recommendation!. There are so many ports available on the market and not knowing what your local shop would have available, your best bet is to go into one of them and ask them what they stock!. In terms of the Icewines, chances are you will be able to find Cabernet Franc Icewine easier than you will find Shiraz Icewine as there are only two wineries in Canada that currently make a Shiraz Icewine!.
Fruit based desserts - A sweeter style Riesling will work nicely!. Your best bet, in terms of availability, will be from Germany but your local wine shop may have something else they can recommend!. Alternatively, if you like the idea of having icewines, stick with a white icewine for fruit based desserts - either Vidal or Riesling!. Riesling is a little more interesting than Vidal due to how well that grape can age but it all does depend on what your wine shop has available too!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Rich & chocolatey - Either a Port/Port style wine or a red Icewine from Canada!. For the icewines, I would recommend either a Cabernet Franc Icewine or a Shiraz Icewine!. As for the ports, check out a local wine shop and the staff there should be able to make a recommendation!. There are so many ports available on the market and not knowing what your local shop would have available, your best bet is to go into one of them and ask them what they stock!. In terms of the Icewines, chances are you will be able to find Cabernet Franc Icewine easier than you will find Shiraz Icewine as there are only two wineries in Canada that currently make a Shiraz Icewine!.
Fruit based desserts - A sweeter style Riesling will work nicely!. Your best bet, in terms of availability, will be from Germany but your local wine shop may have something else they can recommend!. Alternatively, if you like the idea of having icewines, stick with a white icewine for fruit based desserts - either Vidal or Riesling!. Riesling is a little more interesting than Vidal due to how well that grape can age but it all does depend on what your wine shop has available too!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
a sweet boytris wine or a sweet sparkling- go to a decent bottle shop and they should have several and be able to advise you- there are so many and I don't even know which country your in- and generally dessert wines aren't that cheap, if they are any good, on the up side you don't need as much, sparking and sweet and cheap- an asti moscato- italian wine, but it depends on what u serveWww@FoodAQ@Com
Fragolino, if you can find it!. It is a swiss dessert wine meaning "little strawberry"
White wines like reisling, or pinot grigio would work well too!.
If you're serving dark chocolate opt for a cab or a red zin!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
White wines like reisling, or pinot grigio would work well too!.
If you're serving dark chocolate opt for a cab or a red zin!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Depends on what you're having!.
Sec or demi-sec Champagne with fruit, a medium dry-sweet white (Alsace have some good ones) with medium cheeses, port with chocolate or matured cheeses, a Sauternes or Cerons with ice cream or cake!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Sec or demi-sec Champagne with fruit, a medium dry-sweet white (Alsace have some good ones) with medium cheeses, port with chocolate or matured cheeses, a Sauternes or Cerons with ice cream or cake!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
also don't forget the Port wines!. They are nice and sweet, and can be a very fine finish to a good gastronomic adventure!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Depends on what desserts your serving!. Can't go wrong with White Zinfandel and a Merlot!.Www@FoodAQ@Com