If you ask any group of wine enthusiasts what they think of dessert wines, you are likely to get mixed reactions. Some wine drinkers wouldn't think of "insulting" their palate with sweet or fortified wines, while others wouldn't dare end a meal without a delightful dessert wine. As with many things in the wonderful world of wine, there are many degrees of taste involved.
Dessert wines are very sweet, and are typically much thicker and richer than table wines. The servings of dessert wines are much smaller than table wines. They are usually served with dessert following a meal because the sweetness of dessert wines complements the sweetness of desserts.
Like any wine and food pairing, it's essential to pair dessert wines with foods that they will balance nicely. Dessert wines should always be sweeter than the dessert ...



16 Jun

